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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Carbide Lamp, Powell & Hanmer, 1920s
Francis Powell (1861-) and Francis Hanmer (1858-1925) founded Powell and Hanmer Ltd in the Summer of 1885 for the manufacturer of bike and carriage lamps. Their first advertisements began to appear in November of 1885. In 1890 they lodged a Patent for “velocipede” lamps to be used by lightweight wheeled vehicles propelled by a rider, such as a bike, tricycle and railroad handcar. In April of 1913, they were selling headlamps for cars and in 1914 built their second factory manufacturing dynamo lighting sets in Rocky Lane Birmingham, also for the production of dynamos for motor cars. Then in 1929 Powell and Hanmer Ltd, was acquired by the Lucas company which was at that time the main competitor for the manufacture of non-electrical equipment for cycles and motorcycles. When a director of Powell and Hanmer joined the board of Austin motor cars, Lucas feared that Austins might encourage Powell and Hanmer to start to produce electrical equipment for supply to the company and as a result this association might affect Lucas's business with other large vehicle manufacturers. As a result, Lucas made an offer to Powell & Hanmer and purchased the business for £500,000. Carbide lighting was used in rural and urban areas of Australia which were not served by electrification. Its use began shortly after 1900 in many countries and continued past the 1950s. Calcium carbide pellets were placed in a container outside the home, with water piped to the container and allowed to drip on the pellets releasing acetylene. This gas was piped to lighting fixtures inside the house, where it was burned, creating a very bright flame. Carbide lighting was inexpensive but was prone to gas leaks and explosions. Early models of the automobile, motorbike and bicycles used carbide lamps as headlamps. Acetylene gas, derived from carbide, enabled early automobiles to drive safely at night. Thick concave mirrors combined with magnifying lenses projected the acetylene flame light. These type of lights were used until reliable batteries and dynamos became available, and manufacturers switched to electric lights. Acetylene lamps were also used on riverboats for night navigation. The National Museum of Australia has a lamp made in about 1910 that was used onboard the PS Enterprise, an 1878 Australian paddle steamer, currently owned by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. It is still operational, and one of the oldest working paddle steamers in the world, listed on the Australian Register of Historic Vehicles.Acetylene Carbide lamp, Model “Panther” distinct patterned side red and green lenses. These lamps were also known as acetylene gas lamps. They work off a chemical reaction between calcium carbide and water.Model 75flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, carbide lamp, motor vehicle, bike lamp, lighting, vehicle lighting, powell, hanmer, acetylene gas lamp, early lighting -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Carbide Lamp, Powell & Hanmer, Late 19th to early 20th century
Francis Powell (1861-) and Francis Hanmer (1858-1925) founded Powell and Hanmer Ltd in the Summer of 1885 for the manufacturer of bike and carriage lamps. Their first advertisements began to appear in November of 1885. In 1890 they lodged a Patent for “velocipede” lamps to be used by lightweight wheeled vehicles propelled by a rider, such as a bike, tricycle and railroad handcar. In April of 1913, they were selling headlamps for cars and in 1914 built their second factory manufacturing dynamo lighting sets in Rocky Lane Birmingham, also for the production of dynamos for motor cars. Then in 1929 Powell and Hanmer Ltd, was acquired by the Lucas company which was at that time the main competitor for the manufacture of non-electrical equipment for cycles and motorcycles. When a director of Powell and Hanmer joined the board of Austin motor cars, Lucas feared that Austins might encourage Powell and Hanmer to start to produce electrical equipment for supply to the company and as a result this association might affect Lucas's business with other large vehicle manufacturers. As a result, Lucas made an offer to Powell & Hanmer and purchased the business for £500,000. Carbide lighting was used in rural and urban areas of Australia which were not served by electrification. Its use began shortly after 1900 in many countries and continued past the 1950s. Calcium carbide pellets were placed in a container outside the home, with water piped to the container and allowed to drip on the pellets releasing acetylene. This gas was piped to lighting fixtures inside the house, where it was burned, creating a very bright flame. Carbide lighting was inexpensive but was prone to gas leaks and explosions. Early models of the automobile, motorbike and bicycles used carbide lamps as headlamps. Acetylene gas, derived from carbide, enabled early automobiles to drive safely at night. Thick concave mirrors combined with magnifying lenses projected the acetylene flame light. These type of lights were used until reliable batteries and dynamos became available, and manufacturers switched to electric lights. Acetylene lamps were also used on riverboats for night navigation. The National Museum of Australia has a lamp made in about 1910 that was used onboard the PS Enterprise, an 1878 Australian paddle steamer, currently owned by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. It is still operational, and one of the oldest working paddle steamers in the world, listed on the Australian Register of Historic Vehicles.Acetylene Carbide lamp, marine pattern burner housing and reflector missing Carbide Lamp, metal. Has plate for attaching to wall, & gimbal to allow lamp to remain vertical. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, carbide lamp, motor vehicle, bike lamp, lighting, vehicle lighting, powell, hanmer, acetylene gas lamp, early lighting, marine lighting -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Walk and Bicycle Trail; Eltham to Research, c. Oct 1987, 1987
Date based on other similar display panels visible in images of the Shire of Eltham display at the Eltham Community Festival, 7 November 1987.Colour photographdisplay panel, eltham festival, infrastructure, shire of eltham, bike paths, eltham, research (vic.), trail -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
AVNL02 1886c James Leckie Junior probably
This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, early, 1886, james leckie, bike, bicycle -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Ballarat Bicycle Club at Botanical Gardens
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, bicycle club, botanical gardens, 1883 -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, National Cycling Championships, Ballarat, 05/01/2012
Each year the National Cycling awards are held in Ballarat.Colour photograph in digital format showing a number of female riders in the National Cycling Road Race, 2012. They are riding on Sturt Street and the Ballarat Town Hall is in the background.ballarat, ballarat town hall, cycling, bicycle -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Twead Ride during Ballarat Heritage Weekend, 2016, 08/05/2016
Colour photographs from the Twead Ride during Ballarat Heritage Weekend, 2016.twead ride, bicycle, ballarat heritage weekend -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
tourists bicycle pennants, mid 20th century
TourismHow people went on holiday. A memento of simple holidays. The tradition of camping as the holiday of choice.calico, triangular pennant. One edged in blue, the other in red.4089.R1 - blue edged pennant, showing the tourist sites around a place called Epen in the southern part of the province of Limburg. This is known because the name of the town is in large red letters. Three locations shown 1. Kamper Boerderij - A farm providing camping grounds. 2. Kasteel Beusdael - The Beusdael Castle 3. Wingbergermoelen - Wingberger Mill Also a little tent beneath the name of the town, with refers to the camping holiday. Also a maker's mark on the pennant, a small triangle with the letters L, A & B within it. 4089.R2 - red edged pennant, showing the area around Vaals in Limburg province, the name is in large red letters. The scene shows the meeting point between the Netherlands, Germany & Belgium - "Drie Landen Punt" (Three Country Meeting Point) Also shows the height of the viewing point (193m), as well showing other features including: - Hotel Bellevue - Uitzichttoren - viewing tower - Panorama Aken - Panorama of Aachen, Germany - Spoorbrug-Moresnet - Railwaybridge-Moresnet in Belgium. Small makers mark. Black triangle, possible the same as that shown in the other pennant, though obscured. -
Clunes Museum
Tool - BICYCLE KIT
.1 LEATHER CASE WITH STRAP TO FASTEN .2 TIN WITH PATCHES, SCREW AND USED TUBE .3 USED EMERY PAPER .4 TWO TYRE LEVERS .5 SPANNER.2 POCKET VULCANISER CYCLE TUBES, SYRO, A SYRO PRODUCTbicyc le kit, repair kit -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, BARDWELL PHOTO BALLARAT
SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF WELL DRESSED MALE SITTING ON A CHAIR, JAMES Y. WILSON. AGENT UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA, CLUNES.HAND WRITTEN IN INK - JAMES YELVERN WILSON AGENT UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA CLUNES VICTORIA AUSTRALIA.photographs, bicycle riders, all nations hotel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 25/07/1961 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the Grey St. loop and the street scene on a wet day with a milk car and bicycle in the view.Black and white photograph of No. 14 entering the Grey / Gray St. Loop, Albert St, Sebastopol. Taken during a rainy day with a horse drawn milk cart in the background and a cyclist crossing the road. The tram has the destination of Lydiard St. North, is running one man, the motorman / driver has a conductors bag around his neck. The tram also has dash canopy advertisements for "The Age" and Briquettes. Photo taken 25/7/1961 by Dave Macartney. Printed on stipple paper. Two copies held - 2nd in poor order - for temporary display only. Copy 3 - in good condition - added 26/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley 5/2007 - 203H x 252W.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, grey st loop, horse drawn vehicle, milk cart, tram 14 -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mr. Trathowan riding along Old Sydney Raod, Kalkallo
This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display. Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo [Mr. Trathowan riding along Old Sydney Raod, Kalkallo]historic views of the city of whittlesea, old sydney road, kalkallo, mr trathowan, bicycle -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, Barry Sutton, 24.04.1974
Sister Pat (Paddy) Rowley is the Principal Nurse Educator at Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) and is standing with a group of RDNS staff in the Education Department at RDNS Headquarters, 452 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne. Sr. Rowley is wearing the RDNS winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a blue/grey V neck tunic style dress made of herring bone winter material. She, and the lady in the white dress, are displaying the RDNS winter beret made of the same herringbone material as the RDNS winter dress.From its earliest years when the Trained nurses (Nurses) of Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS began to wear uniforms the chosen colour was grey, though the style changed throughout the years as fashions changed from the late 1800s through to the 1970s. Their Nurses firstly wore long grey frocks, and on their heads, a white cap with a long white tail hanging from the centre back. When bicycles were introduced the headgear changed to a white pith helmet adorned with a red Maltese cross in the centre front. This was held on with a veil going over the hat and tied under the chin. Over the years there were complaints that the veils became wet in the rain and they asked for a change of uniform, but this did not happen until 1921. Later the Trained nurses (Sisters) complained their skirts became wet when riding their bicycles in the rain and asked, when raining, to be able to wear breeches and gaiters. This was granted provided they wore aprons when attending patients. It was not long before the uniform changed to a shorter length grey frock, red cardigan, grey coat and grey brimmed hat; later changed to a peaked grey hat. In 1966 MDNS were granted Royal patronage. Now as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), the uniform was redesigned and colour changed in 1971. By 1972 the Sisters were wearing the new winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a V neck tunic style frock made of blue/grey herringbone winter material with the RDNS insignia on the upper left, and a beret of the same material. In summer the uniform became a royal blue V neck tunic style frock, with the RDNS insignia on the upper left, worn over a short sleeve white blouse. A royal blue peaked hat with the RDNS insignia in the centre front was worn at first and then only worn on official occasions. This uniform was worn until changed to a corporate style in the mid 1980s,This black and white photograph depicts six Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) staff standing in two rows in front of closed long grey curtains. They are looking at the camera and smiling, some are partly hidden. L- R back row - A lady who has short dark hair and is wearing a grey and black patterned frock. Next is a lady with her black hair drawn back; is wearing black pants and a black sleeveless V neck jacket over a white skivvie. The next lady has wavy short dark hair; is wearing white slacks, a light grey jacket with lapels and the pocket on its upper left has a vertical zip in the centre. She has a black and white striped scarf around her neck. Front row L-R - A lady with shoulder length black curled hair who is wearing a white uniform style dress and is turned toward the right of the photograph. Her right hand is on the top edge of an RDNS beret which is held on its edge with the inner white lining seen, and the upper section showing the deep front of the beret which has a central RDNS logo. To the right of this, is Sister Pat (Paddy) Rowley who has short dark straight hair; is wearing dark rimmed glasses and is wearing a light grey skivvie under a darker V neck tunic style dress. She is turned toward the left of the photograph and her right hand is holding the bottom edge of the RDNS beret and her left hand is on the top edge. The next lady, on the far right, has shoulder length black curly hair and is wearing dark grey slacks, and a black round neck jumper over a white blouse with the peaks and cuff seen.Barry Sutton MA 23 rdns, rdns education, royal district nursing service, rdns uniform, sister pat (paddy) rowley -
Mont De Lancey
Lamp, H. Miller & Co, Early 1900's
Metal 'Miller Monarch' lamp with glass globe and metal connection to bike.bicycle lamps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Proposed shared path network, 2001
Draft plans of proposed shared path networkDraft plans of proposed shared path network for Eastern Freeway Extension, Springvale Road to Ringwood.Draft plans of proposed shared path network plans, eastern freeway extension, city of whitehorse, vicroads, city of maroondah, vicroads bicycle coordinator, footpaths, bicycle paths -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Parks and recreation facilities, 1/06/1995 12:00:00 AM
Map of the City of Whitehorse with parks and reserves marked and indexedMap of the City of Whitehorse with parks and reserves marked and indexed.Map of the City of Whitehorse with parks and reserves marked and indexedcity of whitehorse, parks and reserves, bicycle paths, recreation facilities, blackburn, blackburn north, blackburn south, burwood east, forest hill, mitcham, nunawading, vermont, vermont south -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bikers jump at chance to test new track, 2005
Article on the new mountain bike circuit at East Burwood Reserve.Article on the new mountain bike circuit at East Burwood Reserve. With photo of 'Simon', 11, riding the track.Article on the new mountain bike circuit at East Burwood Reserve.east burwood reserve, cycling, bicycle paths -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, Show-Room of Endean, Wilson and Co., 59 Sturt Street. Bicycle Manufacturers and Importers
Maker of 'Comet' Cycles. Agents for 'Swift' Cycles. Plate 224 Chuck Photo Series.endean wilson & co., sturt street, interior, manufacturing, commerical -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Shared Path Link, 2018
A $4 million shared path will connect a 'missing link' on the side of Burwood HwyA $4 million shared path will connect a 'missing link' on the side of Burwood Hwy between Wantirna and Vermont South. A $4 million shared path will connect a 'missing link' on the side of Burwood Hwy bicycle paths, wantirna, vermont south, burwood highway -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, North East Link Plan, 2018
Plans for the North East Link project can be viewed at northeastlink.vic.gov.auPlans for the North East Link project can be viewed at northeastlink.vic.gov.auPlans for the North East Link project can be viewed at northeastlink.vic.gov.aunorth east link, eastern freeway, bicycle paths -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Road to Eat Into Parks, 2018
Plans for the North East Link indicate parkland along Koonung Creek will go.Plans for the North East Link indicate parkland along Koonung Creek will go.Plans for the North East Link indicate parkland along Koonung Creek will go.north east link, koonung creek, blackburn north, eastern freeway, whitehorse active transport action group, city of whitehorse, bicycle paths -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Youth Forge Track For All Ages, 2019
Bike riders can now enjoy their own mountain bike track within the Heatherdale Reserve after working with the Whitehorse Council.Bike riders can now enjoy their own mountain bike track within the Heatherdale Reserve after working with the Whitehorse Council.Bike riders can now enjoy their own mountain bike track within the Heatherdale Reserve after working with the Whitehorse Council.bicycles, heatherdale reserve, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Path's first stage open, 2017
Whitehorse Council has opened the first of three stages of the Pipe Track bike path which will eventually link Burwood to Mitcham.bicycle paths, highbury road, burwood east, ballantyne street, melbourne water, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fire blow to bike shop, 1996
Fire at Rob's Cycles in Blackburn. Article with photoFire at Rob's Cycles in Blackburn. Article with photoFire at Rob's Cycles in Blackburn. Article with photorob's cycle and sports, robinson, george, bicycle shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Bicycles are his life long love, 15/07/1992
Article in Nunawading Gazette 1992 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. He has been in the bike trade since he was 16 and commenced Rob's Cycles in 1945. He started the Blackburn Cycling Club in 1946. He won the Melbourne Centenary Gift in 1935. Graham Tamme has helped in the shop for 20 years.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn cycling club, melbourne centenary gift, tamme, graham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Bike Paths, 1995
Map in Boroondara Bulletin showing Bike paths in the City of Boroondara.Map in Boroondara Bulletin showing Bike paths in the City of Boroondara.Map in Boroondara Bulletin showing Bike paths in the City of Boroondara.bicycle paths, city of boroondara -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Australian Cycling Road Race, 2015, 11/01/2015
Colour photograph of cyclists. The rider in the yellow shoes is Cadel Evans.cycling, bicycle, cadel evans, road race -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Australian Cycling Road Race, 2015, 11/01/2015
Colour photograph of cyclists. The rider front in the yellow shoes is Cadel Evans.cycling, bicycle, cadel evans, road race -
Mont De Lancey
Book, John Foster Fraser, Round the World on a Wheel, 1907 5th reprint of 1899 edition
A narrative of a bicycle ride of nineteen thousand two hundred and thirty seven miles through seventeen countries and across three continents by John Foster Fraser, S Edward Lunn, and F.H. Lowe in 1899.A blue cloth covered book with a blank front cover. The spine has the title, author and publisher printed in gold lettering. It is the 5th edition of this book published in 1907, since first published in 1899. There are 100 photographs throughout. 532p. with a catalogue of books published by Methuen and Company at the back as of November 1907. It is part of the Methuen Colonial Library series.fictionA narrative of a bicycle ride of nineteen thousand two hundred and thirty seven miles through seventeen countries and across three continents by John Foster Fraser, S Edward Lunn, and F.H. Lowe in 1899.travel, bicycles -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 10/03/1957 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the special tram ran for a bike club visit on a Sunday morning.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No.35 as a special, carrying Melbourne bike club's members in Sturt St, Sunday morning 10-3-57". Has two bikes alongside the tram. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC Ballarat No. 35 as special, carrying Melbourne bike club's members in Sturt St, Sunday morning 10-3-57" with number "T243" in top right hand corner with W. Jack stamp.trams, tramways, sturt st, bicycles, special trams, tram 35