This shaped ink bottle made by Caldwell's is called a 'boat ink bottle'. It was shaped especially to hold a nib pen when the pen was not in use. The design of the bottle is sometimes called a ‘cottage’ or ‘boat’ shape. The Caldwell’s handmade glass ink bottle was mouth-blown into a two-piece mould, a method often used in the mid-to-late 19th century. The glass blower burst the bottle off the end of his blowpipe with a tool, leaving an uneven mouth and sharp edge on the bottle, which was usually filed. The bottle was then filled with ink and sealed with a cork. More expensive bottles would have a lip added, which was more time-consuming and costly to produce. The capacity for a bottle such as this was about 3 ½ oz (ounces) equal to about 100 ml. Pen and ink have been in use for handwriting since about the seventh century. A quill pen made from a bird’s feather was used up until around the mid-19th century. In the 1850s a steel point nib for the dip pen was invented and could be manufactured on machines in large quantities. The nis only held a small amount of ink so users had to frequently dip the nib into an ink well for more ink. Handwriting left wet ink on the paper, so the blotting paper was carefully used to absorb the excess ink and prevent smudging. Ink could be purchased as a ready-to-use liquid or in powdered form, which needed to be mixed with water. In the 1880s a successful, portable fountain pen gave smooth-flowing ink and was easy to use. In the mid-20th century, the modern ballpoint pen was readily available and inexpensive, so the fountain pen lost its popularity. However, artisans continue to use nib pens to create beautiful calligraphy. Caldwell’s Ink Co. – F.R. Caldwell established Caldwell’s Ink Company in Australia around 1902. In Victoria, he operated from a factory at Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, until about 1911, then from Yarra Bank Road in South Melbourne. Newspaper offices were appointed as agencies to sell his inks, for example, in 1904 the New Zealand Evening Star sold Caldwell’s Flo-Eesi blue black ink in various bottle sizes, and Murchison Advocate (Victoria) stocked Caldwell’s ink in crimson, green, blue black, violet, and blue. Caldwell’s ink was stated to be “non-corrosive and unaffected by steel pens”. A motto used in advertising in 1904-1908 reads ‘Makes Writing a Pleasure’. Stationers stocked Caldwell’s products and hawkers sold Caldwell’s ink stands from door to door in Sydney in the 1910s and 1920s. In 1911 Caldwell promised cash for returned ink bottles and warned of prosecution for anyone found refilling his bottles. Caldwell’s Ink Stands were given as gifts. The company encouraged all forms of writing with their Australian-made Flo-Eesi writing inks and bottles at their impressive booth in the ‘All Australian Exhibition’ in 1913. It advertised its other products, which included Caldwell’s Gum, Caldwell’s Stencil Ink (copy ink) and Caldwell’s Quicksticker as well as Caldwell’s ‘Zac’ Cough Mixture. Caldwell stated in a 1920 article that his inks were made from a formula that was over a century old, and were scientifically tested and quality controlled. The formula included gallic and tannic acids and high-quality dyes to ensure that they did not fade. They were “free from all injurious chemicals”. The permanent quality of the ink was important for legal reasons, particularly to banks, accountants, commerce, municipal councils and lawyers. The Caldwell’s Ink Company also exported crates of its ink bottles and ink stands overseas. Newspaper advertisements can be found for Caldwell’s Ink Company up until 1934 when the company said they were the Best in the business for 40 years.This pen and ink bottle set is of significance as the bottle has its original cork and retains remnants of ink, which was made from a recipe that at the time was over 100 years old, according to Caldwell.. The handmade, mould blown method of manufacture is representative of a 19th-century handcraft industry that is now been largely replaced by mass production. The bottle and its contents are of state significance for being produced by an early Melbourne industry and exported overseas. The pen and ink set is historically significant as it represents methods of handwritten communication that were still common up until the mid-20th century when fountain pens and modern ballpoint pens became popular and convenient and typewriters were becoming part of standard office equipment.Victorian boat ink bottle; small rectangular clear glass ink bottle with horizontal grooves made in the glass for resting and holding the pen. The set includes one pen and nib with the bottle and cork. The bottle is made by Caldwell's and contains its Flo-Eesi Blue Black Ink brand."Caldwell's Flo-Eesi Blue Black Ink."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ink, nib pen, writing ink, writing, copying, banks, lawyers, commerce, student, permanent ink, flo-eesi, blue black ink, stationery, record keeping, handwriting, writing equipment, writing accessory, office supply, cottage bottle, boat bottle, mouth-blown bottle, two-part mould, sheer-lip bottle, burst-lip, cork seal, f r caldwell, caldwell’s ink company, albert park, south melbourne, inkstands, stencil ink, copy ink, quicksticker, zac cough mixture

Object. Small amber glass jar with gold coloured metal lid. Label showing " British Bulldog as trademark for Bulldog Brand Salve, the herbal ointment". Price 1/-. (Price has been overwritten so as to read 2/-.). For Catarrh, Piles, Eczema, Cuts, Burns, Sores, etc..On label original price of 1/- (Shilling) has been overwritten with pen and ink to read 2/- (Shilling). A832.medicine, first aid, bulldog brand salve

Used to measure the depth/distance of the uterus. Uterine sounds are particularly useful for ensuring safe and accurate IUD placement.This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.Disposable uterine sound in sterile sealed packaging. Label inside packaging reads 'Mark-7 brand of disposable uterine sound/ONE STERILE UNIT/NO. 154'. Label also includes manufacturer information, a sterile packaging warning, and a caution about sale of the item being restricted to physicians.intrauterine device

The case belonged to WW2 RAAF Pilot Francis (Frank) Robertson. The case was used to store his pilot equipment (goggles, flying hat) and set of uniforms. 1940's era leather overnight carry case. Belonged to RAAF pilot Frank Robertson. Leather hard mid brown coloured overnight carry case, brass keyholes, leather restraining straps on the inside of the lid. The internal material lining appears to be of strong cotton weave and is strped in colours of light tan, white and fawn. There is no identifying make or brand on the case. Unknown if it is military in issue. Nilww2 era raaf pilot frank robertson carry case, 1940's brown leather carry case

A fibre reinforced Slazenger 'Manuel Orantes Signature' wooden racquet, with Slazenger black panther emblem across the throat on both sides, and Slazenger-brand leather handle grip. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Paint, Plastic, Stringtennis

An unsealed Penn 'X-76 Extra Duty High Visibility' tennis ball can. Missing metal ring-pull seal lid. Has Wilson-branded plastic reclosure lid. Contains three matching Penn 1 balls. Materials: Metal, Ink, Synthetic material, Rubbertennis

A ring called the hoop is used to attach the head to the shell, and the tuning bolts are tightened to tighten the head. The hoop is supported by the lug, and the hoop and lug are attached using a tuning bolt. Long ago, animal skins were used as drum heads, but now drum heads are primarily made of plastic. Basically, when the tension on the head is higher, the tone is higher, and when the tension is lower, the tone is lower.A Cylinder made of metal and wood 37 centimetres diameter and 21 centimetres high. It has a red, black and white wooden trim on the top and bottom and is held together with six metal clamps. There is a drum head on the top and bottom of the cylinder. Ever Play Extra brand is on the top drum head.Lowe musical instruments, drum, sandhurst drummers

School magazine 'Blazon from Great Ryrie Primary School' which resulted in the merger between Ringwood, Southwood and Heathmont Primary Schools. In April 1998 the school opened a brand new site in Great Ryrie Street.School Magazine. Glossy. pp. 62 includes pictures and text throughout with covering letter on white A4 - one page. Received in the Ringwood Library. Brian L. Allen, Brian L

Agee Jars were the New Zealand brand of preserving jars. Originally they had a banded collar neck but by the 1940s or 1950s, the switch had begun to screw band lids instead and the company released the Agee Utility jars.Cylindrical, glass preserving jar with screw on metal lidOn jar: "Improved Agee Utility". On base: "F 121" and "M".food preserving jars

State Express 555, simply known as 555, is a brand of cigarette originally manufactured in the United Kingdom by the Ardath Tobacco Company. The overseas rights to the brand, excluding the United Kingdom, were acquired by British American Tobacco (B.A.T.) in 1925. It was sold widely throughout the world. Sir Albert Levy (1864 – 1937), born in England became a successful tobacco trader, cigarette manufacturer and exporter. On 31 July 1895 Sir Albert Levy registered the trademark ARDATH in the Republic of Ireland.. He visited the United States and while in New York State, he was a passenger on the Empire State Express train. . The word trademark was first registered in Ireland on 10 March 1896. In the United Kingdom, Ardath's brands endured, to the point where they were granted a Royal Warrant by King George VI in 1946 and again later by H.M Queen Elizabeth II. In 1961, British American Tobacco bought out Imperial Tobacco's share of Ardath, thus gaining full control of Ardath's trademarks2x Tins with hinged lids to contain State Express Ready Rubbed Virginia Tobacco . Outside: STATE EXPRESS / READY RUBBED / Absolutely Unique in its quality / VIRGINIA TOBACCO / ARDATH FINE CUT Inside lid : EVERY TIN OF GENUINE / STATE EXPRESS / READY RUBBED / ARDATH FINE CUT / has the name of ARDATH / printed on the paper liningtobacco, cigarettes, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, ardath tobacco company ltd, levy sir albert, state express cigarettes, lucky strike, cigarettes, british american tobacco company ltd, imperial tobacco company ltd,

George Reed was a draftsman who lived in Bentleigh , City of Moorabbin in mid 20th C and used this pencil for his work. Eversharp is an American brand of writing implements founded by Charles Rood Keeran in 1913 and marketed by Keeran & Co., based in Chicago. Keeran commercialised Eversharp mechanical pencils (manufactured by two companies, Heath and Wahl) then expanding to fountain pens when the company was acquired by the Wahl Adding Machine Co. in 1916 and it was named "Wahl-Eversharp". In 1941 the company renamed itself, this time as Eversharp. The company continued until 1957 when it was acquired by Parker Pen, which continued to use the Eversharp brand for a time. In 1993 Parker was purchased by the Gillette Company, which already owned the 'Paper Mate' brand - the best-selling disposable ballpoint pen. In 2000 Gillette sold its writing instruments division to the company Newell Rubbermaid, USA, and In 2011 the Parker factory at Newhaven, East Sussex, England, was closed, and its production transferred to Nantes, France.An 'Eversharp' propelling pencil manufactured prior to to the development of the ball point penA gold plated propelling pencil c1941engraved : G. . Reed Made in Eversharpwriting implements, pencils, pens , propelling pencil, fountain pen, biro, ballpoint pen, keeran & company chicago, parker pen pty ltd, gillette pty ltd, eversharp, paper mate, bic pty ltd,

http://www.henriettesherbal.com/eclectic/bpc1911/urginea.html1 Tinted glass bottle with lid. Capacity 400 ml"ARK BRAND" "TINCTURE OF SQUILL B.P.C." "(Tinet. Seill.)" "DOSE: 0.3 TO 2 ml. (5 to 30 MINS.)" "Alfred Lawrence & Co. Pty. Ltd. Australia" "1256"tincture of squill, urginea scilla, medicine

Samples of wool, fibres and cloth demonstrating the processes in the creation of blankets, from greasy wool to finished cloth, produced by Collins Bros Pty Ltd.Samples of wool, fibres and cloth demonstrating the processes in the creation of blankets, from greasy wool to finished cloth, produced by Collins Bros Pty Ltd."From Sheep to Sleep" when buying Blankets or Flannels, always look for, and insist on "PHYSICIAN' 'CHILLPROOF' Brand Only the finest and best of wool used in the production of "Physician" Productstextile industry - education, collins bros mill pty ltd, blankets

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014. The opening of the War Memorial on the Cowes foreshore near the Jetty was unveiled by Mr Henry Brand, Anzac Day 1920. Large Black & White photograph of a crowd at the opening of the Cowes War Memorial, near the Jetty and opposite the Isle of wight Hotel. Very wet day as people with umbrellas to keep the rain off.cowes war memorial, mr henry brand, anzac day, photo first phillip island

Corrector fluid was used to cover typing mistakes before retyping over it upon drying. Correction fluid became available sold with a brush and was drier and therefore quicker to use. Computers then followed with 'delete' keys to correct mistakes. History of Gestetner Company.Jan worked as a typist in the S.E.C. offices and would have used corrector fluid when typing reports etc..Small bottle with no neck and with black bakelite lid. Inside there is a bright pink liquid of 'Corrector fluid'. Cardboard box containing the bottle is lined with cardboard and is red with white writing on the top and white with black writing on the bottom. Each side of the box is written the Brand name and Directions each side in different languages. Embossed on bottle AA517 on base Embossed on bottle UC or UG on basecorrector fluid bottle; gestetner company

Typewriter branded "Remington Junior" in hard case lined with blue flet and a press-studded pocket inside, Full board of 3 rows of keys including space, Figure Shift and Capital SShift. Word spacing is non-operative. Trade Mark motto "TO SAVE TIME IS TO LENGTHEN LIFE" and "REMINGTON TYPEWRITER". Trade Mark motto "TO SAVE TIME IS TO LENGTHEN LIFE" and "REMINGTON TYPEWRITER. "flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, typewriter, remmington junior, office machine, communicaitons, business

A wooden racquet with an open throat. Inscription along the stem on reverse: LAWFORD. Inscription along the stem on the obverse: MARATHON. The Marathon racquet was a in-house brand-name for all Montgomery Ward sporting goods. The 'Lawford' is obviously the model name. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, String, Painttennis

Previously Mobil Garage owned by Danny and Pat D'Elia until 2001. Then demolished in 2006.15cm x 10cm colour photograph of the property on the corner of Lancefield Road and Sydney Street. Sydney Street view. Printed on glossy photographic paper (Konica brand) Recent demolished building with rubble piled up and green security fencing around the perimeter of the property. Multiple photographs with multiple views available.Printed on the back: Development information: Simon Yu Pharmacy s029

Used in the 19th Century'THE ANDYO' registered Hedgehog Tool. A forged steel head of a general purpose hoe with one side of the blade used as a hoe and the other pointed side possibly used to dig small furrows. It was made by Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons at Cannock Edge Tool Works - Branded Whitehouse & Sons. It was used in the 19th century.'THE ANDYO' is stamped on the pointed blade. On the hoe blade is stamped - Whitehouse & Sons CANNOCK. 'TY GWYN. agricultural tools, hoes, gardening tools, gardening hoes, steel

This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph of the level crossing at Neapean Highway Moorabbin. Photograph is a slightly side view, with a blurred image of a car approaching the level crossing. The gates are closed. To the left of the image is a pair of billboards. The billboard on the left is promoting Creamoata, a New Zealand brand of oats, and the billboard on the right is promoting Kraft cheese.White round sticker on reverse with black printed text: 147 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 100% Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No ADV 1030 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, level crossing, railway crossing, cars, advertising, nepean highway

Used as external signage on vehicles.Signage belonging to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).A plain, rectangular adhesive sign (with rounded corners) with the logo of the PTC printed in front. The brand of the adhesive (3M Controltac) is printed on the adhesive-covering paper on the reverse side. The logo is printed via applying pressure to the label; it is likely that the original adhesive film (which would be made of plastic) has been used.public transport, signs, ptc, public transport corporation

Strepsils antiseptic lozenges were used as a treatment for a sore throat. This tin dates to late 20th century. Strepsils throat lozenges were introduced in 1958 by the Boots Company. Strepsils was one of the Boots Healthcare brands acquired by Reckitt Benckiser in 2006. Metal tin with lid, base painted green with grey lid and green and red text"Twenty four Strepsils Antiseptic Lozenges for the treatment and relief of mouth and throat infections" printed on lid.medicines, throat lozenges, tins

Designed by Dave Clark in mid 2011 as part of his project to design all the emblems, logos, letterheads and visual branding for the College prior to it's opening. The flag of Cornish College, which flies alongside the Australian flag in front of the general office.The first flag of Cornish College, displaying our College emblem which proudly proclaims our commitment to educating students to live sustainable lives. A visual welcome to the college community and visitors as they drive into the college. A white polyester flag with the college emblem printed on it.The college emblem,a crest including our motto "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" above the words "CORNISH COLLEGE"campaign_to_save_cornish, sustainable education, college, primary school, secondary school, college emblem

Hugo Wertheim (1854-1919), was a merchant and manufacturer and was born on the 12th July 1854 at Lispenhausen, in the German electorate of Hesse-Kassel, son of Meyer Wertheim and his wife Minna, née Heinemann. Hugo reached Melbourne in October 1875. He soon began advertising, from premises at 39 Flinders Lane East, as agent for his father's cousin Joseph Wertheim, a well-established manufacturer of sewing machines. Hugo returned to Germany where he married Joseph Wertheim's daughter Sophie Emilie (1864-1953) on 30 August 1885 at Frankfurt. the couple then came to Melbourne. In a short time, with extensive advertising, Hugo established a substantial business, selling sewing machines, bicycles, pianos and other mechanical devices, under brands such as Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin and Hapsburg. He also mounted elaborate displays at agricultural shows and in 1901 at the Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, United States of America. O. C. Beale worked with him before setting up his own piano business in New South Wales. Hugo continued to own 25 per cent of one of Beale's companies, which became Wertheim's Queensland business. In 1908 Wertheim opened a large, innovative piano factory at Richmond, Melbourne, intending to produce 2000 pianos and player pianos annually, predominantly using Australian materials. In laying the foundation stone, Prime Minister Alfred Deakin observed that “few men with such opportunities for a life of ease would have embarked on such an enterprise” Hugo died of chronic hepatitis on 11 July 1919 at his home at South Yarra, his wife, two daughters and three sons survived him; Herbert Joseph (1886-1972), the eldest, continued the business. Rupert became a share broker and went on to represent Victoria in inter-State tennis in 1913-27 and Australia in Davis Cup matches against Czechoslovakia in 1922. The piano factory closed in 1935, becoming a Heinz food processing plant and in 1955, GTV Channel 9 studios and offices.Early Australians had to be self-reliant in regards to making and mending their clothes and utensils. This sewing machine was one of many items used that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these early families. A sewing machine was a necessary part of each home and this item demonstrates how women of the time managed had to become self-reliant in the repair and making of their families clothes to make their household budgets go further.Sewing machine, Wertheim brand “ Syst 182” hand crank operated machine with folding handle, timber case and carry handle. Metal machine is painted black, with remnants of gold, red and green scrolls and floral decoration. Machine has base with inlaid measuring rule across front and 2 holes drilled through the base (perhaps for mounting machine to a bench). Machine tilts open, hinged on one side, after thumb screw is unwound, revealing machine’s workings and serial number. Base has a fitted round, concave, silver metal pin holder with lid that hinges open, and symbol pressed into lid; several pins are inside. Body of machine has brand name transfer across front and oval metal trademark disc on front. Metal sliding covers over footplates have stamped lettering. Timber machine case or cover includes an accessory box with sliding cover and metal hook and eye latch, and inside the box are 23 metal sewing attachments, a disc and a stick of black crayon with maker’s trademark on it paper cover. Workings of machine have seized up. The crayon wrapper has printed on it “For the wonderful Wertheim new family machine made in Germany ‘Syst. 182’”, and the maker’s symbol with “Trademark” beside it. Made for Hugo Wertheim.“WERTHEIM” transfer across front and back of machine body. Cover of pin holder has symbol ‘Wings above a shield’. Maker’s trademark on gold oval disc, “WERTHEIM / FRANCFURT” and picture of a dwarf with a hammer. Left footplate has script “Syst 182”, right footplate has stamp in oval shape “MANUFACTURED IN - - /SPECIALLY FOR / HUGO WERTHEIM” Serial Number “7501”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sewing machine, hand crank sewing machine, hugo wertheim, wertheim, clothing manufacturer, sewing, syst 182

Potassium permanganate is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula KMnO4. Formerly known as permanganate of potash or Condy's crystals, it is a strong oxidizing agent. It dissolves in water to give intensely pink or purple solutions, the evaporation of which leaves prismatic purplish-black glistening crystals. c1859 London chemist Henry Bollmann Condy had an interest in disinfectants; he found that fusing pyrolusite with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and dissolving it in water produced a solution with disinfectant properties. He patented this solution, and marketed it as 'Condy's Fluid'. Although effective, the solution was not very stable. This was overcome by using potassium hydroxide (KOH) rather than NaOH. This was more stable, and had the advantage of easy conversion to the equally effective potassium permanganate crystals. This crystalline material was known as 'Condy's crystals' or 'Condy's powder'. Potassium permanganate was comparatively easy to manufacture.A brown glass bottle with a red plastic topped cork stopper for 'Tromax' , 'Purple Crystals' ie Permanganate of Potash , that was used as an antiseptic and disimfectant.TROMAX BRAND / PURPLE CRYSTALS/ or Permanganate of Potash / (Poisonous )/ For Household and Medicinal Uses / 2oz. / TROMAX / A PRODUCT OF/ SIGMA Co.Ltd. / MANF. CHEMISTS / MELBOURNE. Directions for Use are on back of bottlepharmacy, medicines, tromax, purple crystals, permaganate of potash, disinfectants, sigma co.ltd. melbourne, athritis, glassware, bottles, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham

This medical / hospital bandage was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the difference in labelling of hospital equipment. Good condition and good interpretation capacity.Top lid of cardboard box with yellow label with black writing inside a red black red border. In the centre of the label is a red flag with a white cross in the middle and in the middle of the cross is a 'G'. This box contained White Absorbent Gauze.Label: 'Quality / B.P.C. / White /Absorbent Gauze / (Plaited) sic / (Around the flag) - 'and / Flag Cross / Brand / 1 /yard / Specially Prepared for / Surgical Dressings / 36 inches wide.'absorbent gauze, surgical dressings, medical, hospital

USED IN THE OPERATING THEATRE AT CLUNES HOSPITALCARDBOARD BOX WHICH HAS CONTAINED AMPOULES OF PETHADINE HYDROCHLORIDE INSIDE THE BOX ARE 4 METAL "BLADES"? WITH A SERRATED EDGE ON ONE SIDE'WELLCOME' BRAND INJECTION OF PETHIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. POISON D 12 AMPOULES. 100MG IN 2 ML. A STERILISED SOLUTION FOR SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAMUSCULAR OR INTRAVENOUS INJECTION. FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL DIRECTION.local history, medicine & surgery, medical

Clothing issue for Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps.Khaki cap with leather strap above peak held in place with two brass buttons decorated with map of Australia and crown. Badge centre front, shield topped with crown. Leather band insert.Top of inside of cap is clear plastic lined.On badge. Australian Army Ordnance with Royal & Corps above. On the wreath surrounding shield, latin motto inscribed. Inside red label TATHAN. Brand label EMERCO in crown of hat.army cap