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Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
The marble shown in this photograph was collected by Mr Leo Brady from the Bank Street site of the Public Baths that were built there in the late 1800’s. These were sea baths and the water was pumped across from the South West Passage via a windmill.This is was all that remained of the public sea baths. The Historical Society also has two small pieces of marble and a long bolt that held the marble togetherColoured photograph of the broken marble base of one of the baths at the Public Bathsemployee, industry, marble, public baths, leo brady, bank street -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac Overflow and Weir, circa 1949
Lake Bolac. The concrete weir and water-level adjusted overflow into the man-made channel into Salt Creek on the south side of the lake, circa 1949. The Moreton family is playing in the shallow trickle of water. Malin's windmill and pump can be seen on the bank in the background.lake bolac, salt creek, overflow, moreton, malin, windmill -
Puffing Billy Railway
Functional object - Billabong Ram Pump Size #5, Unknown
Pump - Billabong Ram Pump Size #5 Based on available historical data, the Australian-made Billabong Hydraulic Ram is one of the oldest rams produced anywhere in the world The Billabong Hydraulic Ram was first introduced into Australia in 1855 by John Danks and Son Limited, John Danks & Son Pty Ltd began as a plumbing business in 1859, established by brothers John and Samuel. It occupied a prominent site in Bourke Street, Melbourne, for 100 years. The business quickly grew to include factories in Melbourne and Sydney which manufactured and supplied a variety of plumbing and engineering products such as brassware, pumps, windmills and bells. The company was registered in Victoria on 25 January 1889 to continue the hardware manufacturing and supply business founded by brothers John and Samuel Danks in 1859. The head office was based in Bourke Street, Melbourne while another branch was established in Sydney in the 1880s. The company had factories in Melbourne and Sydney. The John Danks and Son Limited catalogue published in 1890, listing Billabong Hydraulic Rams as one of its major machinery products. The catalogue also provides reference to the company’s ram experience and manufacture, beginning by stating that in 1890 they already had 35 years of experience with Billabong Hydraulic Rams. The Hydraulic Ram has stood the test of time and it remains one of the few really practical and efficient uses of natural energy today. It operates without almost any cost, will last indefinitely and, with only two moving parts, is simplicity itself. It requires minimum maintenance and minimum replacement of parts. It is not uncommon to find rams working continuously for many years without any attention. • The Rams do not require electricity, fuel or steam to operate. • They possess simplicity of construction and operation – only 2 moving parts. • Powered only by running water. • Require very minimal or almost no maintenance. • Heavy duty cast Iron base and Dome. This Pump recovered from the Clematis Creek in the Mid 1970's Used to pump water from the creek to the Paradise (Clematis) Hotel. Historic - Farm Equipment - Used to pump water from the creek to the Paradise (Clematis) Hotel.Cast Iron Bronze valveBillabong 5billabong, puffing billy, ram pump -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Roman Catholic Church, Ringwood 1915 (Built 1893)
Black and white photograph of small wooden church.Typed below photograph, "Roman Catholic Church - Whitehorse Rd. opposite Mt. Dandenong Rd. intersection - 1915" Written on back of another copy: Built 1893 at (one stage) in grounds of R.C. School. Photographer Brian Pump. -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Cyclotron accelerator
Builit in 1950s and used till the mid 1970s within the Physics Department used in Melbourne. John Rouse and David Caro was involved in the construction.Black and white photo of cyclotron (nuclear physics accelerator): H.V. Power supplies & acceessories. Sticky typed labels on back from top and left to right: “4KV DRIVER POWER SUPPLY, 14KV RECTIFIER SET, 14KV CHOKE, OIL PUMP & HEAT EXCHANGER” Handwritten in pencil on top left hand corner: “6” -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Engraved Silver Trowel, c 1899
Abraham Harkness was Mayor of the City of Bendigo when St Andrew's Presbyterian Church school hall was erected. The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday the 15th March 1899 to much ceremony including hymns and speeches. Abraham Harkness had arrived in Victoria in 1857 aged 28. He was initially successful in his search for gold and after a return trip to England in 1862 returned to Bendigo were he opened a general store and then a foundry whereby his company manufactured mining machinery. He stood for council from in 1880 and was elected a further eight times over the next twenty years. Cr Harkness served as Mayor in 1882, 1897 and 1898. His son Andrew became Mayor in 1908-09. Abraham Harkness married Jane Noble in Bendigo in1864 and together they had six sons and five daughters. Abraham died in 1912 and Jane in 1927.Sterling Silver ceremonial trowel with silver collar and bone handle. Front surface is ornately engraved with fern leaf pattern scrolled around central middle section which holds the engraved dedication. Back section is plain. Engraved: PRESENTED / TO / A. HARKNESS. ESQ. J.P. / MAYOR OF BENDIGO / ON THE OCCASION OF HIS LAYING / THE / FOUNDATIONAL STONE / of / St Andrew's School Hall / 15th March, 1899. Hallmark: P.A & S E P (Peter Atkin ?) + (windmill or pump) mayor harkness, mayoress harkness, city of greater bendigo education -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
poster
Poster was probably made as a training aide for newer members or display purposes for public talks. Original vehicle still owned by brigadeB&W photograph of brigades 1938 Dodge pumper taken from rear of appliance. Photograph shows appliance fully stowed and has an inventory of stowed equipment listed down both sides of poster with photo located in centre. aroows from item list to position on photograph appear to be hand drawn (possibly at later date) in red pen. 1938 Dodge fire appliance & auxiliary appliances, (numerous further inscriptions as per photograph of poster) -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Soda Syphon, 1900-1930’s
This soda syphon (or siphon) was distributed by John Fletcher of Warrnambool, and made by the British Syphon Mfg. Co. Ltd. of London between the 1900s-1930s. It comprises a multi-sided clear glass bottle, an internal glass tube and a metal release valve and spout on the top. It was used to dispense pressurised, effervescent soda water. It was often used as an alternative to water or added to fruit juices and cordials. The text on this bottle states that it remains the property of the retailer, John Fletcher, and must be returned to him. Customers were asked for a deposit on the bottle, which would be refunded when the bottle was exchanged or continued as the deposit on a fresh bottle. Returned bottles would be cleaned and recharged with the gas and sold again. Soda syphon are bottles, glass or metal, with a release valve and spout on the top. The valve lever on the top of the syphon, when depressed, causes the gas in the syphon to force the water up through the tube and out of the spout. The bottle’s mechanism gives the water an effervescent quality to make bubbly drinks such as sparkling mineral water, soda water and sparkling water. ABOUT JOHN FLETCHER John Fletcher bought the Union Cordial Factory in Koroit Street, Warrnambool that was previously owned by John Davis. Fletcher operated the factory as J Fletcher, John Fletcher and Fletcher’s. He eventually sold his business and stock in 1930 to Ralph Reeves, who may have continued using Fletcher’s supply of drink containers before renewing them with stock showing his own brand. The soda syphon is representative of drink containers used in the later 19th and early 20th century. It also represents the system of returnable, recyclable containers. Soda syphon (or siphon). Glass bottle, clear, multi sided, tapered from a heavy glass base to a narrower shoulder, with glass tube at centre connected to metal pump mechanism at the top. Has elaborate frosted label for J. Fletcher of Warrnambool. Made by the British Syphon Mfg. Co. Ltd. London. Bottle remains the property of John Fletcher, Warrnambool.Metal syphon has impressed "J FLETCHER" and logo "S S" in centre of two concentric circles with text between circles "BRITISH SYPHON MFG. CO. LTD. LONDON". Etched into glass "J. FLETCHER / WARRNAMBOOL", "TRADE "[stylised] F" / MARK", "SODA WATER", "THIS SYPHON IS THE PROPERTY / OF JOHN FLETCHER / WARRNAMBOOL AND CONNOT BE / AND CONNOT BE LEGALLY USED BY OTHERS / BRITISH SYPHON CO. TLD. LONDON / - - - - "flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, john fletcher, fletcher, john fletcher of warrnambool, soda siphon, soda syphon, british syphon mfg co ltd of london, soft drinks, soda drinks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TYSON'S LINE
Hand written notes on writing paper. The Tyson's Line, known for a great part of its length as the Flora. It is noteworthy for two mines, the Tyson's Reef and the Thanet. Water was a problem on this line. A Worthington pump, which was installed to combat the water, fell down the shaft. Second page is missing. Ref: A. M. S. Sp. Ed. 1-6-1899.mine, gold, tyson's line and flora, tyson's line, the flora, tyson's reef mine, thanet mine, eldorado co, worthington pump, a m s sp ed 1/6/1899 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: DOWELS CENTENARY SPECIALS ADVERTISING FLYER
Buff coloured A4 advertising flyer for Dowel's, 248 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Across top of document ' Dowel's Centenary Specials', content includes advertising for truck mirror, car rear view mirror, repair outfits, valve insides, genuine bull dog timer, car pumps and socket sets. On bottom of flyer 'You can get it at Dowel's'bendigo, business, dowel's -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA LINES OF REEF - VICTORIA REEF GOLD MINES COMPANY
Photocopied handwritten notes about the Victoria Reef Gold Mines Company. Extracts from Dickers M. Record Vol. 1 23/11/1861 Ps 2 &3. Extracts include Capital, Shares, Names of Directors and Manager, Workings, Main shaft size and depth, Cost of work and labour, Drainage, Pumping Plant and Engine House.document, gold, new chum & victoria lines of reef, new chum & victoria lines of reef, victoria reef gold mines company, ballerstedt & co l l, dickers m record vol 1 no 1 23/11/1861 ps 2 & 3, edward cook esq, thomas burrows, henry jackson, alexander rose, david chaplin sterry, theodore ballerstedt, h b nicholas, cost of work & labour, canal basin foundry glasgow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Lake Eppalock
BHS CollectionTwo small pamphlets. One titled "Guide to relaxation" Eppalock in details compiled and printed offset in Bendigo by Cambridge Press. the other "Lake Eppalock" ceremony to mark the completion of the Eppalock Dam, the Eppalock pumping station and the pipeline to Bendigo; Friday 17 April 1964. Published by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.lake eppalock, 1964 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1960
The date this photograph was taken is unknown. Estimated date 1960-70s. The gentleman in the photograph and location the photograph was taken are also unknown. Perhaps in the Beechworth or Stanley area. Unknown what the photo is referencing, however, there is perhaps an old wooden pump house near a large body of water. Located inside the pump house is an old rusted steam engine, dated c1900, which could have controlled the flow of water. The photo is associated to another record, 6856 as it has the same elderly gentlemen in the image. He is able to be identified through wearing the same clothes and distinctive hat in both photographs. The photograph could be associated to mining as the gentleman is standing next to a small mine site in a related record. Colour rectangular photograph printed on glossy photographic paper. Obverse: Reverse: 6857/ colour photograph, beechworth, burke museum, mining, miners, stanley -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Cyclotron accelerator
Builit in 1950s and used till the mid 1970s within the Physics Department used in Melbourne. John Rouse and David Caro was involved in the construction.Black and white photo of cyclotron (nuclear physics accelerator): magnet & vacuum box.Sticky typed labels on back from top and left to right: “COIL CANS, POLE PIECE, BOX, COUPLING PORT, 10” DIFF PUMP” Handwritten on back bottom left corner in pen: “magnet and vacumm box” Handwritten in pencil “A” -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Map- Albury
Map centred on Albury, showing Wodonga, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Chiltern. Topographic survey scale 1:100,000. Map is colour, printed on paper. Produced by Department of Minerals and EnergySheet 8225 (ed.1) series R. 652 Notes written on side regarding brigade boundaries, constructed access roads and fire trails, dams suitable for quick fill pump and areas 'fuel reduction burns Autumn 76'.map, albury, wodonga, beechworth, yackandandah, chiltern, paper, topographic, beechworth honey -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Koroit Garage, 2017, 2018
Digital image of the Koroit Garage.koroit, bowser, fuel, pump, garage, motor, motor garage, mechanics, petrol bowser, commercial road -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Student's Magazine, September 1899, 1899
Table of contents: Editorial, News and Notes, Summaries and notes from the mining journals, Some recent steam plants at Bendigo, Professor T. S. hart. Students' Association, Notes on Victorian geology, Centrifugal pumps, A new chum's experience, Original poetry, Correspondence, Editorial notices.Pale green booklet of 12 pagesballarat school of mines, students' magazine, w. huey steele, w. lamb, j. m. bickett, james bickett, alex frazer, j. w. sutherland, a. w. g. mcpherson, w. a. gosman, w. waite, a. selwyn brown, a. babington, c. w. mirill, ottokar hofmann, professor g. j. dawbarn, professor t. s. hart, thomas hart, a. e. c. kerr -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Print - Heaphy's Whim - Inn Framed Print, Heaphy's Whim Inn
The inn was located on the SW corner of the intersection now known as Dhurringile Rd and Hogan St. There is now no trace of the pictured building. This was the northern boundary of the James Winter estate and was called " Nelson Gate ". The town "whim " ( water pump ) was near the Brown St / Albert St round-a -boutBlack and white print in a black plastic frame with white card surround. Inn with horses and carts, people in the carts, people standing under verandah and off to the side. Wide section of road in front and trees behind -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - History of Alderdice Brassfounders Warrnambool, Bill Downing and Jane Downing, History of Alderdice Brassfounders Pty Ltd 1898-2015, 2016
History of Warrnambool Factory - Alderdice Brassfounders Pty LtdThis is a book of 108 pages. It has a brown cover with white printing and a black and white photograph on the front cover and printing and seven black and white photographs on the back cover. The pages contain printed material and black and white photographs. non-fictionHistory of Warrnambool Factory - Alderdice Brassfounders Pty Ltdalderdice brassfounders pty ltd, agriculture in warrnambool district, william & charles downing -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Poster - Recreation, Town of Warrnambool Swimming Baths, ca. May 1884
The poster advertises these Swimming Baths as “the most complete in the Southern Hemisphere”. In February 1877 a Baths Company (1050 shares) was formed in the town of Warrnambool for the establishment of the baths at the south end of Gillies Street. The baths were filled with sea water from Lady Bay, originally pumped by a windmill situated near the current Surf Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped by a gas motor. Hot and cold fresh water baths were advertised. The gentlemen’s bath was 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, of graduating depth. A second bath, solely for ladies, was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. Hot Sea water Baths were also part of the institution, and were sought after for their ‘wonderful curative powers’, and ‘incomparable’ as a ‘tonic for the feeble’. In June 1881 the Hot Sea Baths were opened, and both hot and cold water baths were supplied at reasonable charges. Patrons came from near and far to receive the benefits. The manager of the Baths was J. Kirkpatrick. The Baths Company struggled for several years without success, so in 1883 the baths were sold to the Borough Council for 1250 pounds. The original shareholders received nothing for their outlay; the overdraught was over the sale price. In May 1884 the Council announced that an estimated they has spent 1000 pounds in improving the baths since purchasing them and were now returning an income of 11 per cent. Historically significant to Warrnambool and the recreational facilities available in the 1880s to 1900s. The remains of the baths are still visible to the public today.Poster on heavy cream paper, landscape orientation, with coloured print. The poster advertises the Warrnambool Swimming Baths. It has several drawings such as Middle Island and the Merri River Mouth with vessels in the water, The inside of the Baths facility, the men's baths with the adjacent bathing rooms and figures in and out of the water, a cottage with figures in the garden, and fenced buildings with a windmill and aqueduct or pipes. The text describes the location and advantages, the opening times and various costs. It was printed in Ballarat by F.W. Niven & Co. Lithos."TOWN OF WARRNAMBOOL" "SWIMMING BATHS" "HOT SALT-WATER BATHS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN" "HOURS FOR BATHING fROM 7 a.m. to 9 p. m. Closed on Sundays at 10 a.m." Single Bath 1s [1 shilling]; or 10s per Dozen Tickets" "HOURS FOR SWIMMING BATHS: Ladies and Gentlemen, from 6 a.m. to Sunset, Sundays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m." "Every information can be obtained from the Manager, J. Kirkpatrick" "HOT SEA-WATER BATHS ... strongly recommended by the Medical Faculty" "Hot and Cold Fresh Water Baths" "Showers etc." "LIST OF CHARGES ... Single Season Ticket, Single Monthly Ticket, Single Bath without towel ... with towel.. Tickets per dozen without towel, with towel..." "The Baths are situated at the end of Gillies Street, in the rear of the Post Office, and are of salt water pumped by gas motor continuously from the sea. The Swimming Bath is 100 feet long by 50 feet wide, of graduating depth; and a second bath for ladies' use solely, 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. The hot Sea-water Baths in connection with this institution have been extolled far and wide for their wonderfully curative powers in cases of rheumatism, sciatica, and nervous afflictions generally. As a tonic to an enfeebled system, they are incomparable, These Baths, the most complete in the Southern Hemisphere, have been recently re-erected and fitted with marble plunges, and everything provided for the comfort and convenience of invalids and visitors." "F.W. NIVEN & Co, LITHOS, BALLARAT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, warrnambool swimming baths, hot sea water baths warrnambool, warrnambool baths company, f.w. niven & co, warrnambool therapudic baths, town of warrnambool, swimming baths, hot sea water baths, salt water baths, ladies' baths, gentlemen's baths, warrnambool town baths, j kirkpatrick -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Petromax lantern, Ehrich and Graetz, Berlin, Germany, c. 1920
This is a vintage lighting mechanism probably dating from the 1920s. It would have been used in a household or business to provide lighting for a room. It is quite heavy so would have mostly rested on a table or ledge. It is a Petromax lantern, a brand name for a type of pressurised paraffin lamp that uses a mantle. The Petromax lantern was developed in 1910 by Max Graetz of the firm of Ehrich and Graetz of Berlin, Germany (petro= petroleum, max=Max Graetz).The Petromax lantern is still produced todayThis lantern is of antiquarian interest as an example of household lighting100 years ago.This is a lantern with a metal base, a wooden stem painted black, a metal body holding a piece of circular glass and a metal top with perforations acting as a chimney. The base has a hand pump and a removable screw cap to enable the base to be filled with paraffin. The main body has a screw holder to control the lighting and a pre-lighting mechanism and a mantle fitting inside the glass. The mantle is missing.PETROMAX No. 886 MADE IN GERMANYvintage lighting, petromax lanterns -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIEW POINT: CHARING CROSS, 1861
Black and white copy. Batchelder photo ( copy ) of View Point and Charing Cross. Oriental Bank Corporation building in centre. Medical Hall at left. Gold Office on left. Jackson's Iron Yard, Finlay & Co., to right. Earthworks, dray and pump in foreground. Black lead '28' on back. See Mosaic 1228 for further information on Henry Jackson and Jackson's Corner..Batchelderplace, streetscape, view point -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Technical pamphlet/s, Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co. Ltd, "Air Compressors for Automobile Service", Oct. 1925
Eight page technical pamphlet, titled "Air Compressors for Automobile Service", published by Westinghouse Brake and Saxby Signal Co. October 1925. Manual No. D.P. 6 Saddle stapled with two staples. Covers air compressors for motor vehicles, including trolley buses. Shows the O35 compressor, M50 compressor and oil pump for the M50. Has photos of the various pieces of equipment."Colin Rutledge" stamped on top of page 1.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, westinghouse, trolley buses, compressors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - TASMANIAN SURPLUS MACHINERY
Small grey covered auction catalogue for a sale of Surplus Machinery situated at Blue Tier, Lottah and at Derwent Bridge Construction Works by order of Wedd's Machinery Agency. Auctioneers J. H. Curnow & Sons. Machinery offered included mining machinery, electric motors, pumps, tools, spare parts and a tractor. Most of the lots have the sale price written beside them.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - tasmanian surplus machinery, j h curnow & son, wedd's machinery agnecy hobart, derwent bridge construction works, c j curnow, h j lowe, f c dyett, j l jamieson & co, w g wedd, mercury press -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Panorama 1866 (5 images)
Panorama of Stawell. in frame 1866 1400a Prince of Wales & South Scotchmans No 3 1400b North Scotchmans No's 5 & 6 1400c North Scotchmans No's 7 & 8 1400d North Scotchmans Pumping and Draining Co 1400e North Scotchmans No's 9 10 & 11Framed panoramas of 1866 with original prints stawell, panorama -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - C.R.A. RESEARCH UNIT - EASTVILLE
Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale at C.R.A. Research Unit, Eastville, Vic on 27th March 1985. For sale was Pump Setting Rig skid mounted with 12,000 lbs. Thomas Winch with 5.5 K.W. 415 V. 3 HP Electric Motor & 100m of Cable, 1981 W.B. Holden 1 Tonne Utility, Massey Ferguson 290 Tractor, 75 KVA McFarlane Generator with 6 Cyl. Diesel Motor on Tandem Trailer, Alum. Site Workshop, Steel Ships Container, 2 Uniroyal Static Storage Tanks each 50,000 gallons (U.S.), 13 Groundfos Electric S.S. Submersible Pumps, Portacom Toilet, Thousands of Metres H.D. Electrical Cable, Air Hose, Steel Flanged, Drill & P.V.C. Piping, Assorted Tools, Electrical and General Equipment. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - c.r.a. research unit - eastville vic, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, i m dyett, n f dyett, bolton bros pty ltd print -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade - 75th Anniversary 1912-1987, 1987
The Axe Creek Bush Fire Brigade was formed in 1912 with each landowner contributing 1/- per year. By 1920 the brigade had amassed equipment consisting of rakes, brooms, a 100 gallon water tank and a hand pump. In 1948 it's name changed to the Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade.20-page soft blue cover booklet with logo on front cover. 'Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade - 75th Anniversary 1912-1987 Printed by Sloans Printery, Bendigo and Published by the Axe Creek R.F.B. Committee. History of the Fire Brigade illustrated with B&W photos. Handwritten in ink on page 1 'Regards Craig Houlahan' and on page2 'Regards W Houlahan'axe creek, rural fire brigade -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Fire hose nozzle(s) with Y joint and brass attachments
Hose nozzle size can affect the stream of water. A smaller hole puts out a longer stream but with less volume. A longer water stream is useful when trying to extinguish fire or sparks high in the tree tops. They were often used with high pressure pumps like the Pacific Marine.Aluminum fire hose nozzle(s) with Y joint and interchangeable brass attachments For 1.5 inch hose with screw attachments rather than modern twist-camm locks. The main nozzle is aluminum alloy and the interchangeable nozzles are made of brass.bushfire, fire pump, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Soda Sypon, John Fletcher/Ralph Reeves, J. F. Fletcher, Mid 20th century (contents of bottles)
These two soda syphons were used to dispense soda water. They are marked ‘J. Fletcher’ with one of the bottles having the extra label of ‘Reeves’. The bottles come from the cordial factory in Koroit Street, Warrnambool. John Fletcher worked as a young boy in Rowley’s cordial factory in Banyan Street, Warrnambool and then worked for John Davis who had established the Union Cordial Factory in Koroit Street in the 1860s. John Fletcher bought the Davis business in 1885 and operated this factory until 1930. He then sold to Ralph Reeves who initially used the Fletcher bottles and syphons. At least one of these syphons comes from the Koroit Street factory during the proprietorship of Ralph Reeves.These soda syphons are of interest as they come from a local Warrnambool cordial factory in Koroit Street. Cordial manufacturing was an important industry in Warrnambool for over100 years. These are two soda syphons made of glass with heavy round bases and ridged surfaces on the bottle bodies. The metal tops contain the pump and valve mechanisms and the inside of the bottles have glass tubes attached to the top mechanisms. The sides of the bottle have the Fletcher trade mark symbol of the stylized letters J and F, Both metal tops are corroded. Both bottles contain a small amount of liquid.‘J. Fletcher’ “J. Fletcher Trade Mark Warrnambool’ ‘Soda Water’ ‘This syphon is the property of John Fletcher Warrnambool and cannot be legally used by others’ ‘British Syphon Co. Ltd. London Reg. No 762’. ‘Reeves Soda Water’ (one bottle only) cordial manufacturing in warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - THE GOLDEN DUKE GOLD MINING CO
Auction catalogue with cream cover and black printing of Mining Machinery and Equipment of The Golden Duke Gold Mining Co. (Blackwood) N. L. on 20th October, 1938. Catalogue has columns for £, s & d down the right side of the page. Items include tools, portable steam engine, Stamper Battery, pump, buildings and poppet legs. J H Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - the golden duke gold mining co (blackwood) n. l., j h curnow & son