This cast iron "boiler" was produced by one of the largest foundries in England during the late 1700's and onwards. These products were "shipped to the far realms of the "British Empire". This source was one of the only ones available to the early settlers in Australia until the mid 1900's. The catch cry of those "early " times was "the best of British" which was ingrained into the early (Australian) settler's iron and cast iron purchasing mind set. It was not until after World War II did that mindset change, when both American and Asian based manufacturers' products were accepted by the Australian consumer. The city based consumer embraced the swing a lot earlier than the more "traditional" rural consumer. This cast iron 8 gallon "boiler" is very significant to the Kiewa Valley not only that large "boilers" were used to "boil" clothes clean, over an open flame source, but also because it demonstrates one of the most important "rural" mores founded by the "early" settlers in this region. That more was the very "close" tie to "Mother England" and the "establishment". The social and "family" values from the "English" way of life was ingrained until well past the day of the "Australian Federation". It was not until the friendly "American soldier" invasion during World War II that the "Empire" bondage was being eroded away. The transition from the good "rural war cry" of "Australia prospers off the sheep's back" was slipping away and the industrial monolith started its challenge. This change was the slowest in semi remote rural centres such as the Kiewa Valley. The "old English" values lingered on until the mid 1900's.This large (8 gallons) cast iron boiler is oval in shape and has a cast iron (swivel) carrying handle. The handle has a "bend" in the centre position to allow hook and straight type rods to facilitate the positioning of a "hot" boiler. This boiler would have been used over an open fire or placed on top of "coals". On the top rim and evenly spaced between the fixed handle joins is a slightly semi curved balancing/control lip.At the bottom (underneath) "CLARK & Co. PATENT", Below this a six star triangle with the letter "C" in the middle.. On the opposite end "BEST QUALITY" and underneath "8 Gall s"camp fire cooking utensils, hot plate, cast iron cooking and boiling appliance, drovers kitchen

Cricketer - Thomas – David John (c 1901)stawell sport

Cricketer - Thomas – David John (c 1901)stawell sport

Gerard C De Vries Mayor 1992Coloured portraitbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Faded purple hardcover book, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria by C. French, F.L.S., F.R.H.S., with gold lettering for title and author. Delicate brown and white floral endpapers. Describes pest insects of Victoria. Coloured illustrated plates throughout as well as black and white illustrations.. Has an added yellow flap to title page - With the Compliments of the Secretary for Agriculture. non-fictionA non fiction handbook describing pest insects of Victoria published by the Victorian Department of Agriculture.insects, pest control, entomology victoria

Group photograph (c.1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics Institute Bazaar, Ringwood" with four named as Top: Mrs. O.J. Pratt; 2nd row: Miss G. McAlpin, Miss Ethen Pithie; Front left (seated): Florence Brown.Written on back of one of the copies, "Top: Mrs. O.J. Pratt, ??, Miss G. McAlpin, Miss Ethel Pithie, ??, ??, ??, ??. Sitting: Florence Brown, ??".

A clamp is a fastening device to hold or secure objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation through the application of inward pressure. The tool is for temporary use for positioning components during construction and wood working. There are many types of clamps available for many different purposes. Some are temporary, as used to position components while fixing them together, others are intended to be permanent. A C-clamp or G-clamp is a type of clamp device typically used to hold a wood or metal work piece, and often used in carpentry and welding. C-clamps or G-clamps are typically made of steel or cast iron, though smaller clamps may be made of pot metal. At the top of the "C" is usually a small flat edge. At the bottom is a threaded hole through which a large threaded screw protrudes. One end of this screw contains a flat edge of similar size to the one at the top of the frame, and the other end usually a small metal bar, perpendicular to the screw itself, which is used to gain leverage when tightening the clamp. When the clamp is completely closed, the flat end of the screw is in contact with the flat end on the frame. When the clamp is actually used, it is very rare that this occurs. Generally some other object or objects will be contained between the top and bottom flat edges. A steel ‘C’ or ‘G’ Clamp used to hold a wood or metal work piece, used in carpentry and welding.L.W.BANKtools, woodwork, metalwork, welding, carpentry, pioneers, market gardeners, early settlers, bank w.l., moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, ormond

Written on back of photograph, "Heathmont Cricket Team "C" Grade 1963-64. Mrs. Cuthill (Pump) Centre".

Written on backing sheet, "C of E 1965 Ringwood St. Site fronting Ringwood St. now shops"

Typed below photograph, "Heatherdale Road railway crossing. Looking south from Maroondah Highway c.1949.

Coloured photo McKellar Building c 1876. The colour photo was taken in 1992. The information in Album 4 page 40 states the building was built after fires of c 1866 & 1874. Mr. George Inskip was the architect of the McKellar building.Two colour copies of the McKellar building taken by Geoff Oates in 1992. The two identical photos just show the upper two stories of the building. Stawell 1876 Building Gold Reef Mall. Nov 1992 stawell business

Looking southwest from near the intersection of Clyde Street with Cowin Street (in vicinity of State School). St Anne's Church of England (with steeple) is on left side of Main Road. The Rose Series P. 4283Digital file only Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 13 Feb 2018michael aitken collection, postcards, diamond creek

Account of escapes by Allied POWs from German camps during World war 2576 p. illus. pbkworld war 2

Index, ill, p.445.non-fictionA collection of more than 150 true stories that bring to life the triumph and tragedy of teh second world war. Serving as a window into the lives of thsoe who experienced the war - soldiers and sailors, heroes and villains, leaders adn ordinary people - the book recounts in human terms the reality of a war that gripped the entire world. These inspiring, poignant, ironic and sometimes tragic stories and anecdotes make World War II come alive with the thoughts and feelings of those who were there.world war 1939-1945 - anecdotes, world war 1939-1945

Ill, maps, p.288.non-fictionProbably the most daring exploit of World War Two was the plan to destroy the great dock of St Nazaire. Operation Chariot was carried out in 1942saint nazaire 1942, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns -france

Ill, maps, p.203.non-fictionPacked with interesting anecdotes this book brings to life events that have escaped or have been overlooked about Australian military historyworld war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - australia, catalina - seaplane

86 p. : ill., portschildrens cottages - kew (vic), mental health - victoria - history

Index, maps, p.383.non-fictionAn examination of the chief events in England history in the eighteenth century.england - history, england - history - 18th century

Ill, maps, p.345.The story of two Englishmen who enlisted in the French Army in 1940.world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain, world war 1939-1945 - ambulance drivers

Index, ill, p.488.non-fictionA personal account of the war years by Major General de Guingandworld war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain

Index, ill, p.213.non-fictionA travellers guide to Waleswales - description, wales - travel

Index, ill, p.595.non-fictionA travellers guide to Londonlondon - description and travel, london - history

Index, ill, p.179.non-fictionA travellers guide to Pompeiipompeii - description, pompeii - travel

Index, ill, p.199.non-fictionA travellers guide to Norwaynorway - description, norway - travel

Ill, maps, p.407.Monuments and memorials to the dead of the First World Warworld war 1914-1918 - memorials, world war 1914-1918 - military cemeteries

Index, ill, p.135.non-fictionA descriptive and illustrated history of Edinburghedinburgh - description and travel, edinburgh - history

Index, ill, p.234.non-fictionAn illustrated history of heraldryheraldry, england - history

index, ill, p.194.non-fictionA history of railways in Australia.railroad operations - australia - history, railroad trains -- australia -- history.

ill, maps, p.53.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railway at Peterborough South Australia & the 3'6" railways from Peterborough to Port Pirie, Terowie, Quorn & Cockburn.railroad construction - south australia - history, steam locomotives - south australia - history