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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Egg Cup, c1940
Object made and used by internees in Camp 3 TaturaSmall Wooden egg cup, hand turnedtatura, egg cup, decker, kazenwadel, handcrafts, woodturning, domestic, items, food, drink, consumption -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Lace Edged Pillowcase
An example of a decorative domestic object from the early 1900s.The item is of significance socially as an example of decorative domestic objects in the early 1900s.Single pillowcase made from soft white cotton with a crochet lace edge. The pillowcase is machine stitched and on the front has three fine pintucks at each end. The lace edging has been handstitched on.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, pillowcase, cotton, crochet lace, domestic object, textile, decorative lace edging -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Decorative object - Electroplated Silver Basket, unknown
This object was donated by Dr Susan Kelly in memory of Dr Loraine Hibbard (1916-2002) Emeritus Consultant, St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW. The maker and date of this object is unverified due to lack of supporting evidence. It is unknown as to the significance of the engraved Phoenix. Antique Sheffield electroplated silver, copper basket with swing handle. The bowl of the basket is octagonal with incised geometric and circular pattern along the perimeter. Engraved in the bowl of the basket is an image of a phoenix including a smaller image of a phoenix engraved on the swing handle. The silver has worn in some places in particular around the image of the phoenix in the bowl of the basket.electroplated silver, loraine hibbard, st george hospital, phoenix, susan kelly -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, Wormald International Sensory Aids Ltd, Mowat sensor, 197
The Mowat Sensor model MS 01, is a pale green, palm-sized, plastic battery-operated device with a darker green switch on top. It is partially open at one end with two grilles. A microphone plugs into the other end with a wrist strap. It came with a brown vinyl carry case and owner's manual, which are not included. This handheld device for the visually impaired uses high frequency sound to detect objects within a narrow beam. The sensor vibrates if an object is present, responds to closest object within the beam. The vibration rate increases as user approaches object. There are two range settings: short, responds to objects less than 1 meter away (indoor use) and long, responds to objects of sufficient size up to 4 meters. The sensor can be handheld or carried in pocket or purse. As a facility intended for partially sighted people, the compass also includes an in-built color indicator (visible through the semi-transparent enclosure), which indicates the direction using a combination of three colours. Weight: 185 grams. Comes with dark brown vinyl case.1 pale green coloured plastic rectangle sensor with a brown nylon, plaited wrist strap Model MS01assistive devices, orientation and mobility -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Boomerang, Unknown
Beaked Boomerang ornamented with red ochre, fine grooves on obverse side. This is a special form of Boomerang used in fighting at close quarters or as a missile. The purpose of the beak is to catch on any defensive object being used by the person under attack. Used as items of trade - is made by tribes in West Queensland and Northern Central Australia.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container
Container for jewellery, glass cylindrical and metal tin framework, hinged lid with clip with three ornate leaf legs (one broken). Faded aqua coloured cloth inside. Object in three fragments 1) upper section, lid and broken glass 2) broken glass section (semi-circle) 3) standflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, container, jewellery, jewellery box -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ST LIBORIUS CHURCH, EAGLEHAWK, c.1868
Black and white photograph. Church with central steeple. Central door with stained glass above. Gardens and paths in front. Inscriptions: on back - in grey lead pencil 'St Liborius'. History of object James Lerk 2000 'Saint Liborius Church, Eaglehawk. Designed by Vahland and Getzshmann in 1868 Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001buildings, church, st liborius, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ceremonial object - JOHN FREDERICK HARPER COLLECTION: THREE FABRIC ROSETTES - LODGE REGALIA, 1950-1990's
Object. Hand made from a stiff canvas-type fabric ribbon, on a stiffened cotton canvas backing. Outer edge is maroon in colour 5 cm wide, inner section is a slate blue-ish grey colour, 1.5 cm wide and a maroon fabric button, 1.5 cm in diameter, is central to the rosette.organisation, masonic lodge, fabric rosettes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: SECOND AWARD MEDAL 1879, 1879
Object. Silver coloured medal with badge pin. Circular shape with border of eight cut out axe head shapes with engraved pattern. Obverse: Around edge inside raised ring '' Intercolonial Industrial Exhibition 1879''. Reverse: Shield shape engraved in centre. Engraved on raised edge section, ''M Ely''.numismatics, medals-civil, second award medal 1879 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: CORONATION MEDAL, 1911
Object. Brass coloured metal medal with suspension ring attached at crest. Obverse: Overlapping profiles of King George V and Queen Mary. Around the edges '' KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY''. Reverse: In centre State of Victoria Coat of Arms. Around the edge ''To COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 1911''.numismatics, medals - commemorative, coronation medal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Typed Notes, 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club, "The Constitution and Rules of 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club'", mid 1960's
Yields information about a social welfare or friendly society part of the Ballarat Tramways - group who looked after their fellow workers through contributions. Gives the rules of the 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club'Carbon copy of a six page quarto sized document titled "The Constitution and Rules of 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club'". Details the objects, membership, committee, elections, operation, meetings, trustees, contribution, benefits (in $ terms) of sickness or death (funeral expenses contribution), accounts and references to the Friendly Society Act. social welfare, sickness, secv, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, "Town of Ballaarat East / to Contractors and Others / Construction of Tramways", 2008
Details the conditions of a tender for the construction of tramways in the town of East Ballarat - a possibility that did not occur.Three page photocopy of a tender document titled ""Town of Ballaarat East / to Contractors and Others / Construction of Tramways", in the Town of Ballaarat East, dated 7 September 1888. Gives and terms and conditions of any agreement for the construction and operation of trams in the township. Second copy added 31/5/2011 - see History of Object. trams, tramways, ballarat east, construction, tramways, tenders -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative Record - Meeting Minutes, Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee, "Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee", Apr. 1971
Printed notes following a meeting that formed the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee - Brown Hill Progress Association.Duplicated sheet of Foolscap paper, detailing the formation of the "Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee", the Convenors (Brown Hill Progress Association), Objects, Proposals that were adopted at the public meeting of 18/4/1971 and an interim executive. See also Reg item 910 for other associated papers. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, btps, preservation, brown hill progress association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: RAMAGES' THE LEADING HATTERS
Object, Envelope, for Ramages' The Leading Hatters every shaper and colour, Ladies Costumes, made to order by expert tailors,High Mercery, Made in Bendigo, best lining, best workmanship, let us tailor your next suit, at 259 Mitchell St., Bendigo, (next City Club Hotel) Phone 617. -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1970
Multi-part object of 3 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.963.1 to 2008.963.3). Each racquet is: a Paramount metal racquet with no net and stripped wood handle. Adhesive label inside throat states: 'EUROPEAN FEDERATION/M5/ SPORTS GOODS MANUFACTURERS'. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Leather, Wood, Adhesive labeltennis -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Newspaper article, Diamond Valley News, Eltham Wants City Growth Halted, 31 Mar 1960
Eltham Council objects to unrestricted growth of Melbourne Metropolitan areaeltham, housing development, melbourne metropolitan area, urban growth -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Laryngoscope, MacIntosh, 1950
Object belonged to and was used by Dr Lennard Travers 1950-1970.Complete Macintosh laryngoscope piece with a curved medium sized attached blade with light bulb and a textured handle with serrated grip for easy of use and a screw in the blade connector. The handle is also a battery deposit to supply the led light bulb. The blade has general deep scratches on its surface and a slight metal deformation on top back of the blade. At the back of the blade is still attached the hinge that keeps in regular position the base and the blade, is also present a worn surface in this area. Green spots of dust and oxidation processes are present over the blade and the handle areas. A handle manufacturer stamp is located at the base of handle (see inscriptions for details).Stamped into base of handle: LONGWORTH INST. CO. / OXFORD / ENGLANDmacintosh, laryngoscope, blade, handle, longworth inst. co., england -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Vase
Object found at POW Camp 13. Used to hold flowersBrass shell case made into a vase with engraved palm tree design. Engraved into base are letters and numbers: F8 other unreadable marksvase, camp 13, murchison, tatura, metalcraft, brassware, harvey ponting snr -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - The Small Museums Cataloguing Manual, 1996
A guide to cataloguing object, document and image collection. 3rd. EdA guide to cataloguing object, document and image collections for small museumsPaperback. Ring bound. A4, 18pcataloguing, museums -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Bowl, unknown
The object was found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill.Round '"Pyrex" bowl or casserole dish with straight sides. Orange colour on the exterior, opaque white in the interior. The exterior rim has recessed scalloped patterning around the top edge. Has some discolouration. On base.william day, ann day, joseph day, days mill & farm, murchison south -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Dixons cup Graphite grease
Graphite grease used to lubricate rotating objects circa 1900Imported and sold by Holden and Frost1 Pound tin of graphite grease with a press on lidDixons Graphite Cup Grease Number 3graphite, grease, dixons -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Le Pages Liquid Glue
Glue used by Holden and Frost in the process of manufacture of various objectsGlue imported, used and sold by Holden and FrostShort clear Glass bottle with broad neck. Paper label with instructions for useLe Pages Liquid Glue Always ready for useglue, liquid, jar -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Saw Mill Log Book
Log Books were used and still are these days to record information for many different work needs. This small one would have been very practical for ease of use kept on-hand in a pocket.A damaged small black plastic covered Saw Mill Log note book with purchases listed 1963 - 1992. Various names and the wood bought is listed with measurements and amounts ordered and supplied. There is a small white envelope inside with listings noted.non-fictionLog Books were used and still are these days to record information for many different work needs. This small one would have been very practical for ease of use kept on-hand in a pocket.books, documents, notebooks, log books -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Archive - Time Capsule, n.d
Displayed in History House. Time capsule was interred in George V. Memorial, Memorial Triangle, Cliff Street. For history of object, see details in object file. Time capsule found to be roached during relocation works in the Memorial Triangle, Cliff Street in 1984.Glass jar with fragments of paper inside. Paper is in wads, with no evident ink on them. Fragments of yellow-stained glass also inside. Clay traces on jar. Paper is believed to be the signature paper interred in capsule on June 19th, 1911.Front: (no inscriptions) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program, Lions Club Program, 1960 (original)
The Lions Club in Warrnambool received its Charter in 1960 and this is the program for that historic event. The Warrnambool Lions Club was sponsored by the Lions Club of Colac on that occasion. The local group still exists today as an important service club in the city and district. The program is of some importance as it marks the establishment of an important service club in the city. However its importance is somewhat diminished by the fact that it is not an original document.This is a booklet of seven pages which have been photocopied. The information has been printed and includes the program for the evening, the current officers, directors and charter members, the menu for the meal, the Lions Club Code of Ethics and Objects and space for autographs. The cover has a colour photograph of Warrnambool Harbour and the Lions Club Logo is printed in yellow. Front Cover: Lions Club, Warrnambool, Charter Night, Saturday, June 18th, 1960, Lady Bay Hotel, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australiawarrnambool lions club, warrnambool, lady bay hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ST LIBORIUS CHURCH, EAGLEHAWK, c.1868
Black and white photograph. Church with central steeple, central door with stained glass above. Garden beds and path in front. Inscriptions: on back- in grey lead pencil 'St Liborius'. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Saint Liborius Church, Eaglehawk, designed by Vahland and Getzschmann in 1868'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001buildings, church, st liborius, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: TABLE SET FOR CELEBRATION, FORTUNA VILLA
Black and white photograph. Room showing table set for celebration. Walls with many paintings, a clock, arched doorway with patterned glass. History of object: James Lerk 2000 - 'Preparations for festivities at 'Fortuna Villa' the hub of the privileged segment of Bendigo society's social life. Photograph by W Ninnis. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisplace -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
Black and white photo of tram base being used for carrying large objects. Tram No. 50u. Note position of Pick-up arm/Armature. Inscription on reverse side: Written in blue ink, top left corner, No. (14). Stamped ion purple: L.B . Manny collection. Photo. No. 772.(written in blue ink).person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - F. G. JONES COLLECTION: MASONIC REGALIA CASE, 1940's
Object. Small rectangular leather case for carrying Freemason Regalia with gold monogram F. G. J. (F.G.Jones) on lid. Leather handle, 2 locks marked British made Pat. No. 236734. Lined with blue silk with pocket. 5 small studs on bottom. Complete with 2 keys. Marked Genuine Cow Hide.societies, freemasons, regalia, f. g. jones collection, masonic regalia case -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
'Ever Sweet Sanitary Feeder' used by Gerard Anderson, 1922
This feeder was used by the parents of Gerard Anderson to feed him Lactogen in 1922. Correspondence on file from donor.Clear glass feeding bottle. Bottle is curved, somewhat resembling the shape of a banana, with a bottle neck at either end. A flat depression on the underside allows the object to lie on a flat surface. The back of the bottle is marked in ounces, and the front is marked in tablespoons. Embossed on the front is a picture of a beehive on a stand with the words: 'EVER SWEET/SANITARY FEEDER'.'EVER SWEET/SANITARY FEEDER'infant care, infant feeding