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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Kerosene Searchlight, Circa 1935
The Tilley lamp derives from John Tilley’s invention of the hydro-pneumatic blowpipe in 1813 in England. W. H. Tilley were manufacturing pressure lamps at their works in Stoke Newington in 1818, and Shoreditch, in the 1830s. The company moved to Brent Street in Hendon in 1915 during World War I, and started to work with paraffin (kerosene) as a fuel for the lamps. During World War I Tilley lamps were used by the British armed forces, and became so popular that Tilley became used as a generic name for a kerosene lamp in many parts of the world, in much the same way as Hoover is used for vacuum cleaners. During the 1920s the company had diversified into domestic lamps, and had expanded rapidly after orders from railway companies. After World War II fears about the poisonous effect of paraffin fumes, and widely available electricity, reduced demand for domestic use. The company moved from Hendon to Ireland in the early 1960s, finally settling in Belfast. The company moved back to England in 2000.A significant item demonstrating the early use of kerosene under pressure as a lighting medium. These types of lamps were made by a company whose products became synonymous with oil lamps generally. Lamps that were used commercially, domestically and by the armed forces of many countries during the first and second world wars.Tilley Searchlight Projector, or search lamp, made in Hendon, England 1935. Metal kerosene pressure search lamp, glass front, fixed mirror at back, wooden carry handles. Mounted on fuel tank with pressure pump. Lamp has 8 airflow holes in the bottom and a covered outlet on the top. Glass is in 3 pieces, fitting together to make flat circle there is a maker’s plate on the pressure tank. “TILLEY / SEARCHLIGHT PROJECTOR / MADE AT / HENDON, ENGLAND”, “256” handwritten in red on one wooden handle, “9” or “6” hand painted in white on top on lightflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, tilley kerosene pressure searchlight, lighting, john tilley, pressure lamps -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1970
The Beechworth Historic Courthouse is a living history museum in Victoria, Australia. Built in 1858, it has been in continuous service for 131 years and is currently home to a unique collection of artifacts, including its original furniture and fittings. The Courthouse Law Library is also recognised as being of outstanding national significance with many rare books held in the collection. The courthouse was built in 1858 and is located in the centre of the Beechworth Historic Precinct. It was built from granite with a double height gabled courtroom with the entrance via a central projecting porch. The building was classified in 1959 as part of Group Classification (B2615)with Forests Office, Lands Office, Police Lock-up & Police Station. The Courthouse is a significant site in Australia’s legal history because it was the location of more than 40 trials and hearings for the Kelly Gang and their sympathisers.This a rectangular, black and white photograph, unmounted.Reverse Ministry of Tourism, Melbourne1850s beechworth, beechworth courthouse, ned kelly, 1800s beechworth, kelly gang, beechworth historic courthouse, 1858, kelly trials, daniel kelly, dan kelly, edward kelly, ellen kelly, elizabeth scott, the first woman hanged in victoria, colony of victoria, 1863, domestic violence related murder -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1881 July 21
Walter wearing three piece suit white shirt turned down collar with narrow tie, hair short at sides brushed back and thick on top. Frances in dark dress tight fitting hip length buttoned bodice narrow flounced skirt sleeves tucked with contrast of wrist, hair parted in centre and pulled back severelyBlack and white photograph of Walter Grant and wife Frances Mary Bowran taken after their wedding at Wesleyan Church Bairnsdale Victoriagenealogy, fashion -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1884 c
Frances dressed in tight fitting dress front buttoning to hips, two rows pleating from thigh to floor, white bow and lace jabot at neck, white lace cuff on tight sleeve. Hair centre part severely pulled back. Alice wearing sleeveless frock lacy skirt satin ribbon around waistBlack and white photograph of Frances Mary Grant with eldest daughter Alice aged about eighteen months, Bairnsdale Victoriagenealogy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Transport, Bicycle 'Bastide' 1909, c1909
1891 Paris - Bordeaux Cycle Race started in the Place du Pont Bastide in Bordeaux. So the name Bastide was already known to cycle enthusiasts even before the cycle manufacturer made its first iconic bicycle.The Bastide frame was built from top quality English Reynolds tubing with lugs and fittings provided by BSA. (Birmingham Small Arms Company ). Bastide, was based at Boulevard de Clichy, Paris and turned these fittings into a totally superb racer. Leon (Jack) Meredith,UK Olympic Cycling Champion, of the Constrictor Tyre Company, was responsible for importing the first Bastides and displaying them at the 1913 Olympia Cycle show where they were the sensation of the show. The Bastide, though almost as expensive as top range cycles, was fitted with a single brake and gear and no trimmings and was lighter, slimmer and faster Weight 15lb. ( 6.8Kg) Bastide stopped making frames in 1936. Bastide was the bike that changed the style for road bikes in England for ever more after the First World War 1914-18 and this bicycle was used by Mr L Forde in Moorabbin Shire c1910A Racing Bicycle c1909 'BASTIDE"Frame Bastide Frame Stem ; Perfect / BUILT BY / CANADA CYCLES / & MOTOR Gear wheel ; BSAparis-bordeaux cycling road race, bicycles, bastide bicycles paris, birmingham small arms company uk , meredith leon jack , olympic cycling, road races, cycling clubs, cheltenham, moorabbin, victoria, geelong, werribee, whitehead clarice, whitehead eric, world war 1914-1918, early settlers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Kitbag, Australian Army, WW2
WW2 standard army issue kitbag.Name and serial number of soldier stenciled on bag. Details of service available on Australian WW2 Memorial Roll. Donated by a family member who was a Montmorency/Eltham sub-branch member.The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp to enable fitting of a padlock (end of straight section of D has been broken off - see photo). The name and army serial number of the owner are stencilled in white paint on the side of the bag. Along side of bag: D.F. NEWTON VX41537 61419 Stencil of "armoured arm holding battleaxe" (see photo - a unit insignia?) On base: D. NEWTON VX31537 61491 "A white solid circle"personal accessory, carry bag -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Memorabilia - Game, n.d
a. Plywood boat shape game, painted blue and cream on outside, red fittings inside, bell mounted on red platform. b. 4 counters, shaped like sailors, wooden, blue painted 'hats', red base, numbered 1 - 4 underneath. Another counter, the same shape as other 4, red painted 'hat' with knob, painted blue base. c. Wooden top, red and blue stripes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 24th October, 1956 between D.E. Thomas & G.L. Thomas (sellers) and K.P. Robertson (buyer) part of Crown allotment 228A and 228B section A being the whole land described in certificate of title volume 6230 folio 888 and situate at the corner of Creeth and Arms Streets, Long Gully, together with all improvements thereon and all lines, blinds and light fittings. Price 2,300 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 14th October, 1935 between W.G. Brooks (seller) and W.A. Swift the Younger (buyer) for land situate No. 293 King Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 2 section 43A described in Crown grant volume 3020 folio 603887, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also electric light fittings, bath, copper and troughs. Price 255 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 8th November, 1929 between A. Jacka (seller) and W. V. Tope (buyer) for land situate corner McKenzie and Wade Streets, Golden Square described in certificate of registration as residence area no. ? Together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, also gas stove, wood stove. Electric light fittings, bath, hand basin, copper and troughs. Price 620 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 8th November, 1929 between A. Jacka (seller) and W. V. Tope (buyer) for land situate corner McKenzie and Wade Streets, Golden Square described in certificate of registration as residence area no. ? Together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, also gas stove, wood stove. Electric light fittings, bath, hand basin, copper and troughs. Price 620 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOTEL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Hotel: Golden Gully. A weatherboard hotel occupied this site from the 1850s. Its replacement was for many years owned by Edward Martin, who erected the present façade. It was de-licensed in 1916, but continued for a few years as a shop. Tragically many of the interior fittings were stolen, however, in more recent years it has been refurbished as a restaurant. The clip is in a foldernewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Steam Engine, Estimated late 19th century
Large 4 wheeled single cylinder (horizontal) steam engine designed to be towed. Fire box painted black, boiler and steam cylinder green, wheels red. Boiler is not sound so engine is connected to an independent steam/air source to be operated for display purposes. 150 cm flywheel on LHS looking forward toward the front. Brass water drain tap on firebox. Also other brass fittings on firebox. Cast brass disc with red background fixed high on firebox :- "Marshal Sons & Co. / Made expressly / to the order / Shut, No. 45781, Open / of / Robison Bros / South Melbourne." "10017" raised in relief on firebox door. machinery; engines; steam power source -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, Portrait black and white, c.1950
Lady Clara R Lowe was elected Honorary Treasurer in 1938, a role she held until being made President of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) in February 1950 until late 1951.Lady Clara R Lowe became a Committee member of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) and After-Care Hospital in 1937. She became the Honorary Treasurer in 1938, a role she held until being elected as President in February 1950. She led the Committee of the Society in a time when the Victorian Hospital and Charities Commission wished to set up a separate District nursing service throughout Victoria, with the Society involved. The Commission, under the power of the Hospitals and Charities Act, planned to restructure MDNS and the After-Care Hospital. Lady Lowe was involved with these discussions and in the forming, in October 1951, of separate Boards of Directors for the Nursing division, and for the After-Care division Though the Boards would function independently they would be under the same Committee of Management. Now separate buildings were required for the housing of the District nurses and the headquarters of the Nursing division. The Commission became autocratic in this regard and Lady Lowe resigned as President in late 1951 as she felt she could no longer lead her committee without their interference. Black and white photograph showing the head and shoulder view of Lady Clara R. Lowe who is smiling and is slightly turned to her left. She is wearing glasses, and is wearing a close fitting patterned hat over her wavy grey hair. She has a double row string of pearls around her neck and is wearing a patterned grey frock. The petals of held white flowers are seen in front of her frock. melbourne district nursing society, mdns, after- care hospital, lady clara r. lowe, royal district nursing service, rdns -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 3/11/1990 12:00:00 AM
Colour photo of Horse Tram No. 1 within depot with John Phillips and Warren Doubleday working on the fitting of the east end sliding door. The staircase support bracket has been fitted as well. Not known who was holding the door on the other side. Tram body has been undercoated and some yellow paint has been applied to one of the corner pillars. Taken on 3.11.1990, Carolyn Dean, on Fujicolour paper.On rear "159.1 3.11.1990, Carolyn Dean Photo" in blue inkhorse tram no. 1, tramcars, reconstruction, btps, tram 1 -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Ashtray H.M.A.S. Sydney
HMAS Sydney was paid off in 1928 and broken up in 1929 and sunk off Sydney Heads. Numerous souvenirs – from fruit and nut bowls, ash trays, match holders, tobacco jars and paperweights to specially framed prints of the Sydney – were fashioned from teak and other wood fittings salvaged from the Sydney before she was scuttled.Brass ashtray made from brass sourced from used shell cases H.M.A.S. SydneyH.M.A.S. Sydney -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Johanass Vander Host- Award of the Centenary Medal
The Medal will enable the community to thank those who have made Australia’s first hundred years as a federal nation such a great success and who have laid solid foundations for Australia’s future. The award of the medal to them will be a fitting acknowledgement from the nation of their long contribution to Australia .Hans was awarded the Medal for his contribution to fund raising for R.S.L. Welfare.The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government. It was also awarded to centenarians: Australian citizens born on or before 31 December 1901 who lived to celebrate the centenary of federation on 1 January 2001.Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame showing presentation photo.Presentation of the Centenary of Federation Medal to Hans Van Der Horst.medals,centenary of federation medal,awards,lara r.s.l. -
Vision Australia
Machine - Object, Clarke & Smith Brailink, c. 1982
Created to meet the growing need for Braille users to access computers, and the creation of talking terminals, Clarke and Smith released the Brailink in 1982. Fitting the unit into a briefcase style for portability, it allowed Braille users to read the screen via the refreshable Braille display located above the QWERTY keyboard as well as record data on to either of the cassette recorders for use with other computers.CPU with keyboard, Braille display and two miniature cassette recorders inside a vinyl caseCS Brailinkbraille equipment, clarke and smith -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Lamps, Signalling Daylight, Short Range, Box Spare MKII PMG 1942, 1942
Tin box, scratched, rusty, black colour in appearance with writing on internal lid. Two bulbs, small tin containing clips, nuts and bolt. Front of lid LAMPS, SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT BOX SPARE PARTS MKII PMG 1942, Internal Lid - IMPORTANT When fitting a new bulb it should be INCLINED as shown, so that washer may be readly inserted between the spring contact and bridge piece. lighting tongue in washer must be in correct position......to the front of the lamp and the stem must be pushed right back in slot. LAMPS SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT.signalling, daylight, short range, lamps, spare parts -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Colorgravure Publications [for] The Herald & the Sun news-pictorial, Queen Elizabeth's coronation book, 1953?
"This book is right royally produced to be a treasured exhibit in the library of every home. Seven separate distinct printing operations have gone to make the beautiful, vivid coloring which distinguishes it as an object of fine and lasting craftsmanship. No pains have been spared to produce a fitting volume to mark the beginning of the Age of Queen Elizabeth the Second, and the publishers proudly present it as a book which their readers will rejoice to own."--Front flap.[48] pages : colour illustrations, plans ;non-fiction"This book is right royally produced to be a treasured exhibit in the library of every home. Seven separate distinct printing operations have gone to make the beautiful, vivid coloring which distinguishes it as an object of fine and lasting craftsmanship. No pains have been spared to produce a fitting volume to mark the beginning of the Age of Queen Elizabeth the Second, and the publishers proudly present it as a book which their readers will rejoice to own."--Front flap.queen elizabeth ii, coronation -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - RAE badge (bi metal)
circa 1960/70 bi metal RAE Queens Crownoriginal Royal Australian Engineer's uniform cap badge. The two piece metal badge features the central EIIR Royal Cypher, with Queen's crown atop, with 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' (Evil be to him who evil thinks) & Royal Australian Engineer's mottos, encompassed by a silver wreath. The badge has the correct gold/silver colour finish as issued. Attachment fittings to rear. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Knife Cleaner, 1877-1916
Knife cleaner, round wooden manual machine with 4 holes in top, each surrounded by metal fitting, handle attached to side of barrel, decorative metal stand with holes for fixing to banch. Black brush bristles are fitted inside, surrounding each hole (some bristles have been worn away. Inscribed "DAVIES PATENT EXCELSIOR LONDON", manufactured by Davis's Excelsior Knife Cleaning Company. Ltd, London. c.1877-1916Inscribed "DAVIES PATENT EXCELSIOR LONDON",flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, knife cleaner, knife cleaning machine, davis's knife cleaning machine co., domestic equipment, butchery, cleaning equipment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque, Ringwood Library, commemorating Golden Jubilee of Ringwood's severance from Lilydale Shire. 1974
Plaque reads: IN THIS YEAR, 1974, WHEN AUSTRALIA IS CELEBRATING THE BI-CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF THAT GREAT NAVIGATOR AND CATOGRAPHER, MATTHEW FLINDERS, IT IS FITTING THAT WE ALSO COMMEMORATE THE LABOUR OF RINGWOOD'S FIRST SETTLERS WHO FOLLOWED THE DISCOVERERS, EXPLORERS & SURVEYORS, CLEARED THE FORESTED HILLS AND PLOUGHED THE HARD GROUND BEFORE PLANTING THEIR ORCHARDS. ERECTED BY THE RINGWOOD HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP, 26TH OCTOBER, 1974 ON THE OCCASION OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF RINGWOOD'S SEVERANCE FROM LILYDALE SHIRETyped below photograph, '1974 - Plaque Ringwood Library' and on backing sheet, 'Before the plaque was finally fitted in I had a new 1974 ten cent piece slipped in behind it. R. Pullin, Archivist, RHR Group'. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 4th August, 1936 between Executrix of the will of S.A. Burren Deceased (seller) and Mrs. E.M. Selkirk (buyer) for that piece of land situate No.317 McIntyre Street, Long Gully being the land described in residence area right No. 323, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also all window blinds, curtains, linos on the floors and electric light fittings. Price 210 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 26th November, 1934 between F. Rose (seller) and E.F. Rigby (buyer) of all that fruit and confectionary business situate No. 187 Mitchell Street, Bendigo, comprising all the stock, fittings, counters, show-cases within said shop, together with gas stove in kitchen and everything within the refreshment room with the exception of four pictures, one clock and one piano. Price 120 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 11th December, 1954 between Mr. E. C. Rayner (vendor) and Mr. K. O. Stokes (purchaser). Property: land situate in Letherbys Road, Eaglehawk, land described in right to occupy residence area No. 9596, together with weatherboard and brick dwelling, all sundry outbuildings, all linos, electric light fittings and shades and curtains with the exceptions of those in dining room. Price: 275 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: SCALEBUOY UNIT
Two black and white photographs of a Scalebuoy Unit ready to be installed on the water supply. It is a long tubular shape with ends bolted onto it. At the top it has two vertical fittings with gate valves on each one. Above the gate valves are 2 T's and another gate valve in the centre. The side of the barrel is cut away to reveal the Scalebuoy Units inside. Teal and white label on the back Reg. V. Brock of Bendigo and the photo number.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, cutaway scalebuoy, reg v brock of bendigo -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Obstetric forceps used by Dr Michael Kloss, Jetter and Scheerer
Jetter and Scheerer were a surgical instrument maker founded in Germany in 1867. Their company symbol is that of a serpent curled around a rod, surmounted by a coronet/crown. This instrument was part of a collection of instruments used by Dr Michael Kloss in his medical practice. Dr Kloss subsequently donated this collection to the College.Metal forceps, consisting of two blades which lock together with a pin fitting. The handle of one of the forceps blades is engraved with the word 'Kloss', both on the outside and on the inner aspect. The number '26' is engraved on the inner aspect of both blades near the pin joint. The upper shaft of one blade is engraved with the word 'HOSON'. The blade is also engraved with a derivation of the Rod of Asclepius, featuring a serpent wrapped around a rod, with the entire design topped by a crown.'Kloss' '26' 'HOSON'obstetrics -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document - Wamira A10 Documents and drawings
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Gramophone
Brown stained wood with lift-up to for access to gramophone turntable, arm & fittings of metal green baize on turntable. Underneath is fold out compartment. Lattice work in Cathedral style with new material backing. Bottom of cabinet has 2 cupboard doors opening to 3 shelves Small metal handles on doors Legs have casters. Label inside lid Rexonola and in front of turntable Rexonola pat 29/3/12 4455Rexonola pat 29/3/12 4455audio-visual technology, audio - visual appliances