The sections of this wardrobe can be lifted apart so that it can be transported easily and when assembled provides suitable hanging and storage space for the clothes and bed covers of an early settler family This wardrobe is of a type commonly used by early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Wooden Wardrobe with 3 sections- top, hanging space with a central oval glass window, a shallow central drawer and 2 doors with key locks, and drawer section with 2 deep drawers early settlers, market gardeners, poultry farmers, mechanics institutes, furniture, kitchen equipment, clothing, drapery, haberdashery, green pederson carol, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis,

Market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire had many successful seasons and bought luxury items with their profitsAs market gardeners and other early settlers achieved prosperity they purchased luxury items.A silver embossed serving bowl with 4 curved legs and a lid with finial and embossed rim silverware, serving bowls, dinnerware, early settlers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, moorabbin shire, cheltenham, market gardeners,

A traditional Baby's long white calico Christening gown with cut-work and pintucks on the front yoke and fastened at back by a mother of pearl button and draw string at neck with long waist ties. The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire were skilled dressmakers and craft workers and made the clothes for their families. There were times when prices for produce were not good and families struggled to support their families until prosperity returned. However they still made simple materials special by their dressmaking and craft work skills The early settler families followed the religious traditions of their Churches. This Baby's long white calico Christening gown is an example of the simple dressmaking skill of a woman making a special garment with inexpensive material and her cut- work decoration. A Baby's long, white calico Christening gown with pintucks,cut-work, lace, long sleeves, long waist ties and a draw string neck. clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, lace work, cut work, christening gowns, methodist church, religious services, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, moorabbin shire blackburn nance, dairy farms, fruit orchards

This Baby's long white Christening gown is made from fine muslin, with short sleeves and cut-work and pin tucked front panels The women of the early settler families were very skilled dressmakers and made the clothes for their families. The early settler families followed the religious rites of their Christian Church and this Baby's Christening gown shows the dressmaking skills of the pioneer women of Moorabbin Shire c1900 , A Baby's Christening gown of fine white muslin with cut-work and needlework on yoke, gathered skirt and short sleeves with a draw string waist and neck . The front panel has 5 sections of pin tucks and cut work . clothing, christening gown, methodist church, church of england, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, lacework, cutwork, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, , moorabbin shire blackburn nance, dairy farms, fruit orchards

These Lady's white voile shirt fronts were made for a small woman or child to wear under a suit jacket . The front has fine vertical pintucks and ribbon waist ties The back seam is fastened with press studs. The high collar has horizontal pintucks and 4 metal wire stays. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and craft workers. These Lady's voile shirt fronts are examples of the high dressmaking skill of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 2 identical small lady's white voile shirt fronts, with high collar and ribbon waist ties. The front has fine vertical pintucks and the high collar has horizontal pintucks with 4 metal wire stays. Press studs fasten the back seam . clothing, dressmaking, haberdashery, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, mckinnon, ormond, pioneers, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

A pram used by an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c 1900A pram used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A brown wicker perambulator c 1900 with a long handle, long tapering seat,3 steel wheels with rubber tyresNILperambulators, baby carriages, craftworker, wicker work, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, bentleigh, cheltenham, moorabbin shire, ormond, mckinnon,

Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . Besides for peening (surface hardening by impact), the ball-peen hammer is useful for many tasks, such as striking punches and chisels - usually performed with the flat face of the hammer. The peening face is useful for rounding off edges of metal pins and fasteners, such as rivets. The ball face of the hammer can also be used to make gaskets for mating surfaces. A suitable gasket material is held over the surface where a corresponding gasket is desired, and the operator will lightly tap around the edges of the mating surface to perforate the gasket materialThis hammer is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A hard faced ball & peen hammer, also known as a machinist's hammer,[ is a type of peening hammer used in metalworking. It has two heads, one flat and the other, called the peen, rounded.early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd,

Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . Bootmakers made shoes for early settlers and being leather workers also made saddles and other leather productThis hammer is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Hammer with wood handle and steel head. One side of head is rounded and the other chisel shapedearly settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd,

A hammer is a tool consisting of a weighted "head" fixed to a long handle that is swung to deliver an impact to a small area of an object. This is a small sledgehammer whose relatively light weight and short handle allow single-handed use. It is useful for light demolition work, driving masonry nails, and for use with a steel chisel when cutting stone or metal. Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . This hammer is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900This is a small sledge hammer with a wood handle and double sided round metal headearly settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd,

In 1843, Frederick Stanley, started a small shop in New Britain, USA, to manufacture bolts, hinges, and other hardware from wrought iron. Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . As manufacturing developed late 19thC high quality tools were imported from UK, USA and EuropeThese set squares are typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c19002x Steel Set Squares a) 15cm (6") with wood handle b) 19cm (7") with a slotted steel handle. a) STANLEY Pat 12-29-96set squares, rulers, builders, trigonometry, mathematics, stanley tools pty ltd., bolts, hinges, hardware, early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd,

Black and white photograph of George Lansell's bedroom at Fortuna villa. History of object: George Lansell 'The Quartz King', Fortuna Villa, Chum Street, Bendigo. Ornate furnishings of a bedroom of period showing half of room. Note ornate wardrobe and mirror on marble topped table next to marble fireplace. Note use of ornaments and pictures.W Ninnisplace, residential

Black and white photograph of Women's Sewing Group manufacturing clothing for Boer War Military (Australian). Packages, sewing machines, chairs in foreground, ladies in middle ground, materials against panelled walls in background. Mounted on fawn board. Inscriptions: GP12 at top corners in Indian ink. In blue/black ink, on top front of board. 'Bendigo Women's Sewing Circle During the Boer War'. On back - stamped in green ink, in circle 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In Indian ink '1137'. In grey lead 'Boer War', 'Bendigo Women Making clothing for Boer Australian contingent'.person, group, women

Black and white photo. Photo of gentleman with waxed moustache. Probably prior to first world war. Eyes, Tie, lapel, left arm seam of jacket , left ear, hair, eyes and right eyebrow have been detailed. Green colouring has been added to tie. Gentleman is wearing a pocket watch and handkerchief in pocket. Markings/Inscriptions: Sticker on back, Photo 3.person, individual, portrait male

Sepia photo of engineering workers and possibly Foundry owner/managers. 5 rows of men in front of Foundry building, 41 men in photo. Parts manufacturer. Address: 420 Backhaus Street, Long Gully (Now known as Eaglehawk Road). Ref: Sands & McDougall's Bendgio Directory 1901-1908. Physical Description: Mounted on grey cardboard. Inscriptions/Markings: 'Horsfield's Foundry, Long Gully' hand written on back.organization, business, foundry

Black and white photograph. Image description: close up of wooden mining batter structure. Physical description: loose photograph. Inscription: RHSV Bendigo Branch 1960, 258.topic, mining, victoria mine

Black and white photograph. Image descritption: Foreground - piles of tin sheets? Wood stack, corrigated iron buildings, poppet head and chimney in background. Loose photograph. Inscription: Neanger Mine Eaglehawk, hand written on back.place, mining site, neanger mine

Also known as Dutch Oven, a camp oven is traditionally made from cured cast iron. Hung by a length of wire affixed to the side handles, they are suspended over an open fire or placed directly into the coals. The latter was more popular in Australia, and camp ovens were extensively used due to its versatility and ability to easily cook most types of food.oval shaped camp oven with swinging handle on body. Lid with D handle on top. Lip handle on one side of rim. Surface rust. Corrosion on edge of lid.CLARKE AND CO. With name there is a diamond cartouche with a tower and drawbridge and flag on top, "I" and "J" either side of tower. 4G under (four gallons)

Rectangular blue tinted glass bottle with text embossed on one side and large 'blister' bubble on otherside'WOODS GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE FOR COUGHS & COLDS'peppermint, medicine

Likely to be a German designed operating chair. Very similar to operating chair shown in [Aesculap] Aktiengesellschaft fur Feinmechanik vormals Jetter & Sheerer, "Illustriertes Musterbuch", 1904, Tuttlingen, South Germany, p. 720, no. 34, 412 Fig 1 & 2. Early twentieth century examination chair constructed of metal and leather. The structure is metal and painted with cream enamel. The seat and seat extension are covered in brown leather. It has two folding sections with metal leg rests, and a base on castors. There are three holes in each arm rest, possibly indicating missing attachments. The chair is adjustable to horizontal.examination, furniture, royal australian college of surgeons

Unopened tin of talcum powder. Top of tin carries an image of a nurse with a baby on their knee. Tin label is entitled 'PEARS' PRECIPITATED FULLER EARTH'. The tin has a paper seal with a string - the string is pulled to break the seal.

Object. Scrapbook Pictures. Scrapbook pictures pasted onto cardboard of Kings and Queens of England. Kings of England Series No's 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 3 unknown No's are included. Queens of England Series No 8 and one unknown No is included. Each King or Queen cutout mentions birthdate, coronation date and death date. Also shows the coin of reign and the Great Seal of the time.toys, general, scrapbook, scrapbook pictures, kings and queens of england

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. In the foreground is a horse and commercial cart with the words J. Nixon Bendigo Confectionery Works High St. Beside it is his driver and 6 workers in their aprons. In the background is the shop & on its windows are the words Workrooms. J Nixon Wholesalers Retailplace, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, j nixon's confectionary works high st bendigo

Photograph (proof 29) A timber hall with the words 'Mechanics Institute' written on two windows either side of a wide doorway, above the doorway are the words 'Hall Est. 1890'. There are a group of nine adult males and two boys in front of the building. One of the boys is seated on a pony. There is a white picket fence running at an angle from either side of the doorway, there is a bicycle leaning against the right hand side fencebuildings, organisation, mechanics institute, mechanics institute

Wedding photograph of Private Ernest LUCAS 88379 and his wife Evelyn taken in 1915. LUCAS was born on 22/1/1889 He enlisted on 17/6/1907 and was discharged on 18/5/1919. He served with the Royal Defence Corps including the 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment . Unframed sepia photograph mounted on cardboard of man in soldier's uniform standing next to seated female wearing a hat.Wilson & Sons Photographers On rear - "Ernies Mother and Father Wedding Photo"private e lucas, middlesex regiment

Leather bound bible with gilt text on the spine and gilt edged pages. The dedication page has a small newspaper cutting stuck at the bottom of the page. rev t s b woodfull

Rev. Samuel Scholes (1863–1931) was elected President of Victoria and Tasmania Conference in 1917.Satin, black and white, ¾ , studio portrait of Rev. Samuel Scholes on card.methodist, conference, scholes, s.

The foundation stone was laid on 29 August 1874 by the first wife of Sir William Clarke, ................. The building of Rupertswood was a most important event in the district history because .........................A black and white photograph of Rupertswood Mansion.rupertswood, rupertswood estate, clarke, william (sir), mckay, hugh victor, salesian college, schools, sunbury, salesian order, george evans collection

A b/w photograph of a cycle race during a sports meeting and picnic at the 'Old Reserve' taken about 1900. Shows spectators lined up along a track, with 3 cyclists riding. 2 tents can be seen behind the spectators to the right.Written on back: Eric Boardman / Sports meeting and picnic Sunbury "Old Reserve" about 1900boardman, eric, sunbury, sports, cycling, bicycles, community activities, old reserve, 1900s, clothing and dress, george evans collection