The fireplace was the main heating source for small houses before 1900, so a bellows to coax a flame from a dying fire was important. They would also be used to keep the fire going in a woodfire oven for cooking. In later cooking ranges, domestic water supply was also heated through the cooking range so bellows helped to maintaing a supply of hot water.An item of local and social signifance throughout Australia, bellows were usedin homes to coax a domestic fire into flame for heating and cooking purposes. It was probably used in late 19th to early 20th century homes.A small set of wooden and canvas bellows with metal tip commonly used in households in the 19th and early 20th centuries.bellows, domestic tools

Photographs taken by Esther Winifred Hall (nee Smallpage) - great grand-daughter of Stephen George Henty. Taken in 1934 Centenary celebrations in Portland.Black and white photograph showing street scene, lower edge a moving car, followed by horses with rider, rows of people, two-storey building on left-hand side, row of trees upper left to right-hand edge. Possibly a procession during the 1934 Portland centenary celebrations.Back: (All-over pattern "velox" "20" (centre right)esther winifred hall, photography, henty, portland centenary, 1934

Used in the 19th century.A handmade steel wide toothed hay rake head with 14 teeth attached to a wooden top made by Wandin Sebire. There are two large holes where a handle would be attached. It was used to rake hay into heaps after scything in the 19th century. rakes, tools, hay rakes, agricultural tools, agricultural equipment

Records the Flintoff family's ownership of parcels of land in the Greensborough area. Includes a survey plan for acquisition of land for the aqueduct 1897.Various photocopies of title documents relating to land owned by the Flintoff family in Greensborough.Mainly handwritten documents dating from early 20th century.flintoff family, land titles, greensborough, aqueduct

Vietnamese rickshaw. Predominantly blue in colour material covering the soft-top hood & padded passenger seat is timber with a slatted foot rest. It is powered by a bicycle at the rear of the rickshaw. All metal frames.C Century Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City.rickshaw

Used in the mid 20th century.A forged steel hatchet with an axe head, hammer head, nail puller and a lever hole. It has a short metal cased wooden handle with brass rivets. It was used as a trimming hatchet or axe in the mid 20th century. It is a 'Swordfish' brand, made in China.Inscribed with Swordfish brand Made in China with a picture of a swordfish. woodworking tools, steel, froes, cleaving axes, axes, cutting tools, hand axes, hatchets, cleavers, tomahawks, wood

This certificate for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012. Connie Tomlinson was the daughter of Tomlinson, John (Mr) who worked in Temple's then Herbert's store, then his own business - very keen worker for starting Orbost Hospital. Father was also seecretary of Loyal Orbost Lodge for 21 years.Miss Tomlinson owned Connort (now Moogji building) and worked as a secretary at the Orbost Shire Council.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This certificate is representative of its history.A laminated copy of Orbost Higher Elementary School 1920 Pass Certificate. It was awarded to Constance Tomlinson for History Drawing Geography and is signed by A.A. Tipping (headmaster)On back : Produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012certificate education orbost tomlinson-connie

First edition of the Herald Sun for this century. Photos of New Year's celebrations and look forward into the 21st Century.A snapshot of Melbourne in 2000.Complete newspaper, 120pages, illus. (some col.)"New Millennium Edition" on cover.herald sun

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photograph of Bendigo 22 decorated for the Centenary of the discovery of Gold Celebrations outside the depot by Keith Kings 9-1-1952. On the rear in blue ink - "SEC Bendigo No. 22 decorated and illuminated for "Discovery of Gold" celebrations 1951 / 9.1.52. Has the K. S. Kings copyright stamp in the top right hand corner, and the number F(k)(i) written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, gold, gold centenary, gold tram, depot, tram 22

"Tarrengower Times" model truck registration plate TLJ 10. Flat tray, spoked wheels with pneumatic tyres, leaf springs front and rear, leather upholstery. "Century" battery behind cabin with" Century" in black on gold. Painted maroon with gold trim, gold painted headlights and radiator frame.On driver's door in gold lettering "The / Tarrengower / Times /High St. / Maldon / Est. 1858" Logo on oval plate at top of radiator.transport commercial model

Over the centuries, the Malay Rulers were wearing fabric woven with silk tied up with various makeup in fur as garments. The shape of the bond (makeup) and its color are different from state to state. The cloth is called "Skull".Royal headdress worn by Malaysian royals, has a gold hat badge on the side. Presented to the University of Ballarat as part of Malaysian graduation celebration 2008.tengkolok diraja, royal headgear, royal headdress, university of ballarat, malaysian graduation celebration, souvenir

A collection of photos of the Chapman and Stock families of Greensborough and Lower Plenty. Photograph in this CD have been labelled by Peter Blackbourn.Photos collected by Peter Blackbourn as part of his family history research.Compact Disk. Contains 95 images of Chapman, Stock, Blackbourn and Barnett families dating from late 19th century through the 20th century. Chapman-Stock photos identified by Peter Blackbourn.chapman stock family, greensborough, lower plenty

Programmes of Post WW2 Celebrations for Bendigo Citizens. Saturday July 20 1946.1. Souvenir Program - paper, blue printing, red, white and blue flags, A4. folded. 2. Souvenir program - cardboard, A4 folded, cream background, blue printing, blue and yellow sketches.1. Bendigo Citizens Welcome Home Celebrations, Grand concert in honour of those who served, Town Hall, Saturday July 20th. 2. Bendigo Citizens Gratefully acknowledge your service and warmly "Welcome You Home" Saturday July 20th 1946.ww2, welcome home, bendigo

Celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of Legacy were held in the grounds of Government House in 2003. Photos include the President David Ford speaking to the crowd and some of the junior Legatees with disabilities. The note with the photos says: "Legacy's 80th Anniversary Function Over 1200 people recently attended Legacy's 80th Anniversary Function. The sun streaming through the picturesque garden surroundings at Government House contributed to the success of the day. Many of the guests enjoyed catching to the success of the day. Many of the guests enjoyed catching up with friends and acquaintances that go back a long way. Some had not seen each other for decades and there was much excitement renewing old friendships. The guests were entertained by The Royal Australian Navy Jazz Ensemble and the MC was David Mann from Radio 3AW." See also 00989, 00990 and 00992. The President's report that is published with the Annual Report says: "President David Ford said in his address 'Let us all just recognise what a unique and enduring family we belong to. it is based on personal effort and dedication from everyone belonging to it. It has been giving that service for 80 years now and I am confident that it will continue to flourish for as long as support to dependents of departed veterans is required."The Anniversary celebrations were held at Government house due to the close relationship with the Governor of Victoria as patron of Legacy.Colour photo x 13 of 80th Anniversary celebration at Government House and an article in the President's report.Printed on the back

The full costume used traditionally by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century AD. Recently used in parades and plays as a traditional costume. This is the actual belt used with the costumeHas been used by Thessaloniki Association in parades and playsPart of a six piece costume, red woollen belt with black fringe. The full costume used traditionally by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century AD. Recently used in parades and plays as a traditional costumeζώνη, belt, tsolia, costume, στολή

Reputed to have been the key of the Queenscliff Lighthouse c.1880. It was passed on from Ted Smith, 10 Kings Rd Paynesville, 3880, whose grandfather, John McDonald, was Lighthouse Keeper at Queenscliff about the 1880. From Queenscliff, Mr. McDonald was posted to Gabo Island. Original lighthouse key late 19th centuryqueenscliff light house, cast iron key, keys, john mcdonald, lighthouse keepers

Part of an old (19th century) Camera Enlarger

Sephia-toned photograph of May D. Harrison from the shoulders upwards. Nameplate at base of photograph reads 'May D. Harrison / First / Hon. Secretary & Librarian / 1894-1912'. Mrs Harrison looks to the right of the frame, and is wearing a dress with gathered bodice, puffed sleeves and lace neckline. Her small drop earrings are visible, as her hair is swept up, with two brooches on the bodice and neckline. A length of chain is worn around her neck, although its base remains out of shot. May Harrison was one of the first Braille transcribers trained by Tilly Aston and undertook the position of Honorary Secretary at the formation of the Victorian Association of Braille Writers (VABW) in 1894. Offering use of a room in her home in St Kilda for the storage of Braille books, she became the first librarian for the VABW. Mrs Harrison also taught Braille to other participants and her house became a meeting point for readers and transcribers alike. Her death in 1912 was greatly mourned, and a Memorial Fund set up in her honour, as well as a grave marker and tablet at the Braille library. Her niece Minnie Crabb, who assisted her work, assumed the role of librarian after Mrs Harrison's death. Inscribed in the lower right 'J O'S & Co, Melbourne'.Photograph in frame of woman in 19th century dressvictorian association of braille writers, may harrison

Used in the 19th century.A curved wooden handled adze with a forged steel head which has a wide cutting blade and a small 5cm steel knob on top. It was used by woodworkers for cutting and trimming rough wooden planks and shaping ans smoothing wooden surfaces in the late 19th century.woodworking tools, wood, steel, froes, cleaving axes, axes, cutting tools, hand axes, adzes

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.This series of photographs were taken in the late 1890s and show scenes from around the island while it was owned by Samuel Amess and his family.Black and white reprint of a photograph from the late nineteenth century showing two boats resting on the river floor at low tide. A man sits in the rear of the second boat.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. amess house, samuel amess, churchill island, photograph

Used in the late 19th century.A steel bladed wooden curved handled Shingle Splitter sometimes called a Paling Knife used for splitting or cleaving timber. It has two crossed hammer shape symbols stamped at the beginning and end of the inscription - Wolpin Wedge Mills. It was used in the late 19th century.Wolpin Wedge Millssteel, wood, froes, cleaving axes, axes, cutting tools, hand axes, woodworking tools

Rectangular wooden frame with glass ribbed insert used to hand wash clothes (pre electric washing machines). Early wash boards were made of wood, then replaced by metal (19th century)O. In the 20th century galvanised steel was most common. Some modern boards were made of glass as this one is.Nonelaundry, washboard

This croquet mallet was presented to Mrs Huffer when she was the champion player at St. John’s Presbyterian Church Croquet Club in Warrnambool in 1957-8. Croquet has been a sport played particularly by women since the second half of the 19th century. It was popular in Warrnambool and was a competition sport with several clubs from the beginning of the 20th century. St. John’s Club was operative in the 20th century but no longer exists. Mrs W. Huffer was the wife of William Huffer who was an employee and then the manager of the Grasmere Butter and Cheese Factory from 1940 to 1963 when it closed. His father before him had been the manager of the factory from 1918 to 1944. The Huffer family had come to Warrnambool from Gippsland. This croquet mallet has been well used.This mallet is of significance as a memento of St. John’s Croquet Club in Warrnambool and of the Huffer family associated with the local dairying industry for the first half of the 20th century. This croquet mallet was presented to Mrs Huffer when she was the champion player at St. John’s Presbyterian Church Croquet Club in Warrnambool in 1957-8. Croquet has been a sport played particularly by women since the second half of the 19th century. It was popular in Warrnambool and was a competition sport with several clubs from the beginning of the 20th century. St. John’s Club was operative in the 20th century but no longer exists. Mrs W. Huffer was the wife of William Huffer who was an employee and then the manager of the Grasmere Butter and Cheese Factory from 1940 to 1963 when it closed. His father before him had been the manager of the factory from 1918 to 1944. The Huffer family had come to Warrnambool from Gippsland. This croquet mallet has been well used.‘Champion of St, John’s A Grade Mrs W. Huffer 1957-8’ ‘STC Sil’23 croquet mallet, st john's presbyterian church warrnambool, warrnambool, huffer

3134.2 has been taken inside the Mechanics Institute hall. 3134.3 was taken in Munro Street. Cr J. Perry was the president of the organising committee for the Back To Orbost celebrations in March 1937. M.W. Cowell was the Secretary.These photographs are pictorial records of a significant community event in Orbost's history.Three black / white photographs and an envelope. 3134.1 is of a group standing in front of a banner - WELCOME HOME - and a welcome arch - 3-3-1937. A group of men, women and children are standing or sitting in front of the arch. 3134.2 is of a large group of men and women seated and standing dressed in formal outfits in front a stage inside a hall. 3134.3 is of two men in a jinker pulled by one horse. The person holding the reins appears to be wearing a false beard and wig. 3143.4 is an unused white envelope. On the left-hand side in brown print circle is a boomerang with "Back To Orbost 1937", two corn cobs and pumpkins. Underneath is "27/2/37 to 6/3/37" with the names of the committee.3134.1 - on front - handwritten with an arrow pointing to "Grndma Cameron" bottom front - "Some Former Residents at the Welcome Arch Orbost 3.3.37" 3134.2 - on front - " a memento of the Ball at Orbost. Back to Celebrations 4.3.37"back-to-orbost-1937 celebrations community-events

Yallambie commemorative glass produced for the century celebration 1971-1991.Pair of stemmed wine glass. Clear glass with gold embellishment. Yallambie (in boomerang)1971-1991 Yallambie Primary School yallambie primary school, commemorative glasses, .

Photos feature a rowing regatta on Lake Wendouree, a Tram stop shelter (Grenville and Sturt Streets) decorated with hand-made flowers, an arch in Main Road built by local scouts and the Burke and Wills Statue in Sturt St decorated hand made flowers. The tram shelter has the numbers "100". "1838" and "1938" with several well-dressed ladies outside the shelter. Notes the celebrations will continue until April 18. See Reg Item 6418 for a coloured photograph of the shelter from the other side,Yields information about a Ballarat event in 1938.Newspaper Clipping from the Sun News-Pictorial, Melbourne, Monday, March 7 1938, page 14 with four photos of Ballarat's Centenary Celebrations or European settlement in the district. ballarat, centenary, shelters, celebrations, grenville st, sturt st

Used to drill railway sleepers in the early 20th Century.'Jigger" - an antique steel large two piece drill used to drill railway sleepers around the early 20th Century. The 50cm drill piece can be detached and replaced and it has a handle with a knob on top to turn the drill. The drill is attached by a bolt and screw.steel, metal, tool, drills