This book was used by Bertha Ziebell while a student at Thomastown State School in c. 1923. A lined paper exercise book, cardboard cover, writing practice in ink, in English. Bound in cardboard. Back cover missing. Label: pencil. inside back page, bottom right corner.Bertha Ziebell was a great granddaughter of Christian Ziebell and Sophia Ziebell who migrated to Australia from Germany in 1850. Bertha Ziebell was born at Ziebell's Farmhouse and this book is typical of writing books used by Victorian school children in the first half of the 20th century. It is the only one of its kind.lined paper exercise book, cardboard cover, writing practice in ink, in English.The "Victorian" Exercise, Name 'Bertha Ziebell SS 181 Thomastown Writing Book' Made Expressly for G. H. Holden, For All School Requisites, 703& 909 High St., Thornbury'books, school/educational, exercise book, writing, ink, paper

German bayonet commonly brought back by returning servicemen as a souvenir and passed to a regimental collection in later years.Part of a collection of edged weapons gathered by the regimental collection.German bayonet with wooden handgrip in metal scabbard; 365mm blade with saw-toothed back .On scabbard and blade - " WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER AG OBERMDORF "military, weapon, german

This rope was part of a German Parachute cord from the Second World War. German paratroopers, or Fallschirmjager, were often at the forefront of German military actions. Australian soldiers faced a Fallschirmjager assault during the invasion of Crete in 1941.German paratrooopers, or Fallschirmjager, were an elite unit within the German military. Australian forces faced the Fallschirmjager during the airborne invasion of Crete in 1941. This object has the capacity to tell the story of that engagement.A length of frayed rope taken from a Second World War German Parachute. Coiled, with black and red threads running through the structure.german, paratrooper, parachute, fallschirmjager, crete, 1941

The cap was swapped for a packet of " Dereske." cigarettes by Bill Theodore DSM, PM2981 when he was on HMAS Vendetta. The cap was from a German POW who was being taken out of Tobruk on the Vendetta during the Siege. Refer Cat No 7926P for Bills service details. German cap, green cotton, on the front is a "German Eagle." light blue, under is a diamond shaped brown with a blue, white & red circle centre, inside is red lined."Berlin No 55558KB"uniform - german army, theodore dsm, tobruk

WWII German Army HistoryWWII German M36 Enlisted Infantryman's Uniform jacket, Green in colour with Officer's pips on the shoulders with medal ribbons and medals attached. Uniform also has the Nazi emblem above the right hand pocket and German Army cloth emblems on both collars. All buttons on the jacket are silver in colour. Nazi emblem on the jacket.

Wooden musical instrument purportedly from Fortuna Villa.The Melba Accordion, black lacquered timber with some red leather covering, metal corner pieces which read made in Germany (G missing) buttons of ivory or bone connected to keys, pull knobs on side, bellows of grey and white paper. Contained in a black wooden box with metal hinges and handle, also in box is a small wooden piece, possible a tuner, with inserts of mother of pearl flowers & brass ends.Melba Accordion Made in Germanymusical instruments, wind, accordion

Johann Elias Bleckmann (1784-1856) founded a steel goods shop in Ronsdorf near Dusseldorf Germany. After completing a business education in his father's business, his son Johann Heinrich August Bleckmann (1826-1891) gained further experience through travel in North and South America. When his father died, he took over the steel goods store and moved it to Solingen. He bought a hammer mill in Mürzzuschlag Styria (Austria) in 1862 and converted it into a modern crucible casting steel smelter. His "Phoenix Steel", which he produced himself, achieved worldwide renown. He then went on to establish a file and tool factory and later founded a steel and plate rolling mill. Apart from cutlery blades, the company's self-produced steel was also processed into tools, scythes, rifle parts, etc. His sons Eugen and Walter continued after his death in 1891 at the Phoenix steelworks. However, by the end of the First World War, the two brothers fell into economic difficulties as a result of eliminating a large part of their foreign trade. In 1921, the company was converted into a public limited company and merged three years later with the company Schoeller & Stahlwerke. Made by Bleckmanns a significant Austrian manufacture of cutlery and tools in a recognized area of Germany famous for the production of steel items. The item is giving a snapshot of early colonial and European trades persons tools and gives an interesting insight into the development and progression of European tool and steel development and innervation prior to the First World War.Drop hand forged steel wrench with unusual locking mechanism to size jaw opening made by J E Bleckmann, Solingen Germany.Machine stamped on handle of wrench LOTUS L R GEBRAUCHS under has MUNSTER, J E BLECKMANN, SOLINGEN Germany. [ Translated: LR Gebrauchs= use,usage, or custom application] [Lotos] Translated: Lotus ie flower] [Solingen =town in Rhine valley]manufactures, tools, engineering, blacksmith, workshop tool, dropforged, handmade, wrench, adjustable wrench, phoenix steel, j e bleckmann, solingen, murzzuschlag, steel mill, cutlery, steel foundery

Pentacon AK8 8mm Movie Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Lens Made in Germany 1950s. Leather sides are coming away from the metal box. Brown leather case of similar size (Camera can be used whilst still in the case)AK8 (on front) Made in Germany (inside) 439629 (underneath, serial number?)

This is a dish made by the English company of Royal Stafford Bone China about 1920 and sold in Warrnambool as a souvenir of the city with an image of the scene at the mouth of the Hopkins River. The scene depicted shows the old Hopkins Hotel, Proudfoots Boathouse, Lyndoch and the Hopkins River Bridge. This dish is of some interest as an example of the type of high quality souvenir offered to local tourists in the early 20th century. It is historically interesting as it depicts the Hopkins River mouth about 1920 and there have been many changes since then.This is a white oval dish with fluting on the sides and fluted edges. The rim of the fluting is outlined in gold. On the inside base of the dish is a black and white image of the mouth of the Hopkins River. There are brown stains on part of the fluted material and the outside base has the maker’s shield and name. There is a small crack on the edge of the dish.‘Guaranteed Royal Stafford English Bone China Made in England.’ history of warrnambool

Given to former guard officer Lieutenant William O'Neill, an office at POW Camp 13, by a German POW.Wooden stool with unusual curved structure and leather seat, handmade at camp 13 by German POW.wooden stool, camp 13, furniture

part of group of tally boards used by shore to ship rescue equipmentWooden board, curved at one end. .Black cloth tacked over with printed instructions (white). detail in English, French, German & Norwegian. Brown cord (hawser) ends whipped, attached.FASTEN TAIL BLOCK TO LOWER MAST WELL UP; IF MASTS GONE, THEN TO BEST PLACE HANDY; CAST OFF ROCKET LINE; SEE ROPE IN BLOCK RUNS FREE; SHOW SIGNAL TO SHORE

This is a miniature book and container which was known as ‘the Smallest English Dictionary in the World’. It is a copy of a Dr Johnson dictionary. It was intended to be worn as a locket and sold with an accompanying magnifying glass. It was an advertising feature for the Pears Soap company. This item has no local significance but it is a very interesting one, showing the type of novelty adornment popular in the late Victorian era. This is a miniature book with a red leather cover and 384 pages. The name of the book and the name ‘Pears’ are stamped in gilt on the covers. The book is enclosed in a silver-coloured metal container with a thickened glass window in front to view the title of the book. The glass acts as a magnifier. The container has a hinged closing device. It has a ring at the top to attach the item to a chain or belt. The container is much rusted.Front cover of book: ‘Bryce’s English Dictionary’ Back Cover: ‘Pears’ bryce’ english dictionary, warrnambool, dr johnson dictionary

"Krantz Schussfadenrichter (weft straightener)" - H. Krantz Appreturmaschinen - Fabrik, Aachen, Germany.Pamphlet / catalogue for a Krantz Schussfadenrichter (weft straightener) by H. Krantz Appreturmaschinen - Fabrik, Aachen, Germany, c.1960s.textile machinery, h. krantz appreturmaschinen-fabrik

"Shepherd's Festival, Markgroningen, Germany" - Dept of Education, International Wool Secretariat, part of the Festivals of the World Series."Shepherd's Festival, Markgroningen, Germany" - Dept of Education, International Wool Secretariat, part of the Festivals of the World Series.Prepared by the Department of Education, International Wool Secretariat, Dorland House, 18-20 Regent St Londonwool marketing, international wool secretariat, dept of education

WWII Germany, possibly used in German military installationsCircular white plate, stoneware with stamp on the baseStamped in black on underside: German Swastika surrounded by an eagle Makers mark in oval: Bauscher Weiden 1940military history, german memorabilia, souvenirs

A small presentation box for Potter & Moore Old English Spice soap, that was probably given as a gift to a resident of City of Moorabbin c1950 . Women often kept these boxes, after the soap had been used, for storing small jewellery and trinkets. Throughout the 20thC Potter & Moore cosmetics were popular with the families in the City of Moorabbin. An empty cardboard box with lift off lid and decorated with 18thCentury figures that held 'Potter & Moore' Soap c1950On lid ; Old English / Spice / 2 figures / POTTER & MOORE / OF LONDONcosmetics, personal effects, potter & moore pty ltd london, early settlers, market gardeners, post world war 2 estates, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, clothing, perfumes,

Printed coloured photographic postcard. Image depicts a large formal garden with many large mature trees. Several trees have been shaped into topiary. Amongst the trees are two buildings, a formal parterre garden, pathways and a fountain. The words Botanic Gardens Adelaide are printed in white along the lower left hand edge. On reverse, card is addressed to Miss R Dean Esmond Golden Square Victoria with a one penny stamp affixed postmarked Adelaide. The words Valentines Series Printed in Germany are printed along left hand edge.Valentines Series Printed in Germanypostcard

These four paper notes are from the Jersey Channel Islands during the German occupation in WWII.Four German government-issued paper notes. There is 1 mark, 2 reichsmark, 20 reichsmark and 50 reichsmark.german occupation money, invasion money, wwii