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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Carbon Copy of Memo with Bordesan title page, BORDESAN, 1938 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. The document demonstrates farming and fungicide methods of the era.Paper document report, carbon copy, foolscap, on 'Bordesan', a colloidal suspension of a highly fungicial copper preparation, written by J.D. Riedal-E. de Haen A.G., Chemical Works, Berlin-Britz, Germany, and a memo from S.W. Peterson & Co. Ltd, Sydney Office to Mr. Sutcliffe, Melbourne. 15 pagesBordesan, J.D. Riedel-E. de Haen A.G., Churchill Island, S.W. Peterson & Co Ltdbordesan, j.d. riedel-e. de haen a.g., churchill island, s.w. peterson & co ltd, chemical -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS - ARMY, Sandleigh Clothes, 1967
Refers to the service of 1202494 Sapper "Greg Crack".1. Jacket, wool, khaki. Four front pockets. Top two shut with brass metal buttons. Collars have RA Coy copper badges on. It is lined with a green polyester material. missing one brass butto on front. 2. Trousers - khaki wool/polyester. 3. Lanyard - purple woollen with knot.1. Written on label is 1202494 - Crack G. 2. 893 CRAICK.uniform, army, survey regt, greg crack, passchendaele barracks trust -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Australian Coins, Pennies, halfpennies and cents
The pennies and half pennies were Australian currency minted prior to the introduction of decimal currency in Australia on 14th February, 1966. The one cent coins post dated the introduction of decimal currency.These coins are retained as examples of pre decimal currency in Australia. It is interesting to note that dating from 1951 to 1983 three monarchs are featured on the obverse.: King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth 11..The one cent coins are retained as they are no longer in useSeven copper pennies : .1 Obverse profile of King George V1 and text around the perimeter. Small green stain. Reverse profile of a kangaroo, a star and text . Smooth edge ..2 Identical to .1 excepting stain .3 Identical to .2 .4 Obverse profile of Queen Elizabeth 11. and text. Reverse -Profile of a kangaroo, a star and text . .5 Identical to .4 .6 Identical to .4. .7Identical to .4 Five copper half pennies: .8 Obverse Profile of King George V and text around the perimeter. Smooth edge.The coin has a small chip on one edge. Reverse A circle containing text and an outer ring containing text . .9 Identical to .8 .10 Obverse Profile of King George VI and text Reverse Profile of kangaroo,star and text .11 Obverse Profile of Queen Elizabeth 11 Reverse Profile of kangaroo, star and text .12 Obverse identical to .11 Reverse Identical to .11 .13 Obverse identical to .11 Reverse identical to .11 Two copper one cent pieces: .14 Obverse Profile of Queen Elizabeth 11 and text .15 Obverse identical to .14 . .1Obverse GEORGIUS VI D;G;BR OMN; REX FIDEI; DEF. Reverse AUSTRALIA 1951.PENNY .2 Identical to .1 .3 Obverse identical to .1 .2 Reverse AUSTRALIA 1952 PENNY .4 Obverse ELIZABETH.11.DEI.GRATIA.REGINA.F;D;+ Reverse AUSTRALIA 1955 PENNY .5 Obverse identical to .4 Reverse AUSTRALIA 1958 PENNY .6 Identical to .5 .7 Obverse identical to .4 Reverse AUSTRALIA 1962 PENNY .8 Obverse GEORGIUS V D G BRITT OMN: REX; D; IND IMP Reverse ONE HALF PENNY .COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA The date is obscured by the chip. .9 Obverse identical to .8 Reverse Identical to .8 but the date is 1929 .10 Obverse GEORGIU VI D; G; BR;OMN REX;F;D;IND;IMP Reverse AUSTRALIA HALF PENNY 1948 .11 Obverse ELIZABETH .11. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA + Reverse AUSTRALIA HALF PENNY 1955 .12 Obverse identical to .11 Reverse AUSTRALIA HALF PENNY 1955 .13 Obverse identical to .11 Reverse AUSTRALIA HALF PENNY 1959 .14 Obverse ELIZABETH 11 AUSTRALIA 1985 Reverse Feathered Tail Glider and herbage ,1 .15 Obverse identical to .14 date 1983 Reverse Identical to .14penny, half penny -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Amalgam bucket
Ore bearing rock brought out of the mine was crushed at the battery by heavy metal stampers and the fine material passed over copper pates coated with mercury. Gold particles would combine with the mercury forming an amalgam which was then scrapped off the copper plates and put into the amalgam bucket ready for retorting too extract the gold. The amalgam of mercury and gold was placed into the retort which was heated to evaporate the mercury. The mercury cooled as it ran down the pipe which was recovered to be reused leaving the gold behind. The gold would later be put into a crucible and heated to burn of impurities and the molten pure gold poured into an ingot.A heavy cast iron bucket 20 centimetres high, 16 centimetres in diameter at its base and 22 centimetres diameter at the top. It has a spout five centimetres wide protruding two centimetres. There is a handle which is a semi- circular shape 19 centimetre wide extending 14 centimetres above the bucket The inside of the bucket has an enamel coating. amalgam bucket, bendigo gold, gold retort -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Banyule Banner September 2021, 2021_09
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on the 1956 Olympic Village in Heidelberg West, Eltham copper butterfly and Bellfield Project.A record of events within the City of Banyule.32 pages, colour illustrations. 2 copies.banyule banner, banyule council -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoons, c.1878
This tea spoon is from the wreck of the LOCH ARD, a Loch Line ship of 1,693 tons which sailed from Gravesend, London, on 2 March 1878 with 17 passengers and a crew of 36 under Captain George Gibbs. “The intention was to discharge cargo in Melbourne, before returning to London via the Horn with wool and wheat”. Instead, on 1 June 1878, after 90 days at sea, she struck the sandstone cliffs of Mutton Bird Island on the south west coast of Victoria, and sank with the loss of 52 lives and all her cargo. The manifest of the LOCH ARD listed an array of manufactured goods and bulk metals being exported to the Colony of Victoria, with a declared value of £53,700. (202 bills of lading show an actual invoice value of £68, 456, with insurance underwriting to £30,000 of all cargo). Included in the manifest is the item of “Tin hardware & cutlery £7,530”. This teaspoon is one of 482 similar items of electro-plated cutlery from the LOCH ARD site, comprising spoons and forks of various sizes but all sharing the same general shape or design and metallic composition. 49 of these pieces display a legible makers’ mark — the initials “W” and “P” placed within a raised diamond outline, which is in turn contained within a sunken crown shape — identifying the manufacturer as William Page & Co of Birmingham. An electroplater’s makers’ marks, unlike sterling silver hallmarks, are not consistent identifiers of quality or date and place of manufacture. A similar line of five impressions was usually made to impress the consumer with an implication of industry standards, but what each one actually signified was not regulated and so they varied according to the whim of the individual foundry. In this case, the maker’s marks are often obscured by sedimentary accretion or removed by corrosion after a century of submersion in the ocean. However sufficient detail has survived to indicate that these samples of electro-plated cutlery probably originated from the same consignment in the LOCH ARD’s cargo. The following descriptions of maker’s marks are drawn from 255 tea spoons, 125 dessert spoons, and 99 table forks. These marks are clearly visible in 66 instances, while the same sequence of general outlines, or depression shapes, is discernible in another 166 examples. 1. A recessed Crown containing a raised Diamond outline and the initials “W” and “P” (the recognised trademark of William Page & Co) 2. An impressed Ellipse containing a raised, pivoted, Triangle in its lower part and bearing a Resurrection Cross on its upper section (a possible dissenting church symbol reflecting religious affiliation); OR a rounded Square impression containing a raised, ‘lazy’, letter “B” (possibly mimicking sterling silver hallmark signifying city of manufacture i.e. Birmingham) 3. An impressed rounded Square filled with a raised Maltese Cross (the base metal composite of nickel silver was also known as ‘German silver’ after its Berlin inventors in 1823) 4. A recessed Circle containing a Crab or Scarab Beetle image; OR a recessed Circle containing a rotated ‘fleur de lys’ or ‘fasces’ design 5. A depressed Diamond shape enclosing a large raised letter “R” and a small raised letter “D” (mimicking the U.K. Patent Office stamp which abbreviated the term ‘registered’ to “RD”, but also included date and class of patent) Suggested trade names for William Page & Co’s particular blend of brass plating are ‘roman silver’ or ‘silverite’. This copper alloy polishes to a lustrous gold when new, discolouring to a murky grey with greenish hue when neglected. HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only seven in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register most valuable. : The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance – Victorian Heritage Register S 417. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Some unrestored teaspoons in a concreted group, raised from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Original spoons are brass or copper alloy electroplated onto 'nickel silver' base metal. Their design is a fiddle-back handle, a thin shank, flared collar, flattened rats-tail, and elongated bowl. Some verdigris and concretion. There are 4 spoons in the group. One spoon has a badly cracked bowl and is in a fragile, disintegrating, condition. Makers marks are obscured.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard, nickel silver, tea spoons, william page & co, william page & co -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Merchant sailor's medallion
Merchant Navy medallion with ‘MN” in front of an anchor and circled by a chain. On its verso it depicts a crown flanked by two fish creatures. The words ‘Merchant Naval Service’ is at the top. The medallion is silver coloured and has a ribbon with blue, red, white and green. The ribbon has an intact copper based pin attached to its verso.Verso: Merchant Naval Service Recto: MN -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument
Glass tube attached capped with metal and with a green plastic coated copper wire attached to conduct electricity. The other end of the tube narrows and has a metal 'prod' attached. The tube as a nother tube inside it which includes a spring made of fine wire. A small amount of thick liquid is present between both tubes.laboratory, testing, graham hood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - FAVALORO COLLECTION: ICE PAIL
Green cardboard box with lid, marked Kingsley - ware, presents Perma Ice Pail, keeps ice cubes for hours, made in Australia by Die Casters Ltd Melbourne and Adelaide. Plastic container charcoal coloured outer with lid that has a cream coloured knob with copper coloured insert, inner liner cream in colour.Kingsley ware Die Casters ltd.domestic equipment, containers, ice -
Arapiles Historical Society
Tea Pots/ Coffee Jugs
House hold item, 164.1- China cream blue flowers, 164.2- China white blue handles, 164.3- China brown 164.4- metal Sheffield #1004 6, 164.5- Coffee jug used in the film 'lost in the bush' 164.6-grey metal tea pot, 164.7- copper pot from Mrs Schurmanntea, pot, teapot, coffee, jug -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Printmaking, 'Poinsettia' by Richard Spare
Richard SPARE (1951- ) Born and lives England Richard John Spare studied at Maidstone College of Art (1971-1974). Primarily a printmaker who draws directly onto copper plate before creating a dryplate etching which is then hand coloured.Framed limited hand coloured drypoint of three red flowers. flowers, poinsettia, printmaking, richard scarce, available -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Drypoint print, Richard Spare, 'Cycle to the Quay' by Richard Spare
Richard SPARE (1951- ) Born and lives England Richard John Spare studied at Maidstone College of Art (1971-1974). Primarily a printmaker who draws directly onto copper plate before creating a dryplate etching which is then hand coloured. Framed limited edition print. Donated through the Australian Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.37/125richard spare, printmaking, boat -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Drypoint print, Richard Spare, 'Rowing Boat 1' by Richard Spare, c1999
Richard SPARE (1951- ) Born and lives England Richard John Spare studied at Maidstone College of Art (1971-1974). Primarily a printmaker who draws directly onto copper plate before creating a dryplate etching which is then hand coloured. Framed limited edition print of a boat. Donated through the Australian Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.AP 6/15richard spare, printmaking, boat, sailing -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Drypoint print, Richard Spare, 'Leeks' by Richard Spare
Richard SPARE (1951- ) Born and lives England Richard John Spare studied at Maidstone College of Art (1971-1974). Primarily a printmaker who draws directly onto copper plate before creating a dryplate etching which is then hand coloured.Framed limited edition hand coloured drypoint of a leek. Donated through the Australian Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.Edition 3/75richard spare, printmaking, vegetable, leek, available -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, COAT of ARMS
Seven point star represents 6 states and 7th for Territorial shield has 6 symbols for each of 6 states. Wreath colours of gold and blue are colours of Australia's livery and shield held up by native animals of Kangaroo and Emu.Gold ornate metallic frame with a coloured print of Australian Coat of Arms (Wreath of gold and blue with Kangaroo and Emu holding a shield and at top a 7 pointed star). Is in colour on a white background. Image has glass protection and frame has hard cardboard backing with a hook on either side connected with a length of copper hanging wire. Coat of Arms with "Australia" at bottom. Stamp on back stating "Passchendaele Barracks Trust".coat of arms, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - CLINOMETER SIGHT Mk (IV), F. Tough, 1942
The clinometer sight was attached to a Vickers .303 machine gun and used for long range fire or a fixed line of fire. Brass and steel clinometer sight. The top of the sight featured a spirit level. At each end there is a brass and steel winder that can depress or elevate the sight which rides on a semi-circular copper coloured slider. The brass scale on one side is graded in five degree units. A base plate for attaching the item to a machine gun is missing.On side one: 'DEP DEGs, ELEV DEGs' On side two: 'MADE IN AUSTRALIA, F. TOUGH 1942, D(upward arrow)D, A.1553, CLINOMETER SIGHT (MARK IV)'military equipment, clinometer sight, machine gun, vickers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRENCH ART WW2, 1942
.1) & .2) A pair of steel 20 mm cannon shells made into pepper & salt shakers. Brass nose caps have been drilled out, one has 1 hole & the other 3. The sides are painted red & yellow. A brass shell case is crimped down onto the cannon shell. The copper driving band is unused..1) Salt: “ Nose cap: Lot 2-50424-214-42”, Shell: “Lot 50424-178 1942 KOP M” , Base: “20MM-M21 1942 GMS” .2) Pepper: Nose cap: “Lot 2-50424-214-42”, Casing: “Lot 50424-178 1942 KOP”, Base: “20MM-M21 1942 GMS”military history-souvenirs, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLIONS WW1, C. 1918
.1) Small medallion, round, brass or copper "Re Anzac Day 1918". Front has a depiction of a soldier with slough hat. Around the edge has "Honour to the AIF". Rear has a scroll centre with "Gallipoli", France, Palestine". Around edge is "EVD Anzac Day 1918". Small lug at top for chain. .2) Same as .1)medallions, commemorative, anzac day, aif -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MERCURY THERMOMETER DOBBIE BROS
Mercury Thermometer (previously #95 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk). Mercury Fahrenheit Thermometer. Copper surrounds 'Made in England for DOBBIE Bros.' Melbourne. Approx 42cm long. Small Container surrounding mercury bulb at base. 'Freeze' written on the scale at 32 degrees. Maximum temperature 135 degrees. Minimum temp. 5 degreescottage, miners -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Decorative object - Electroplated Silver Basket, unknown
This object was donated by Dr Susan Kelly in memory of Dr Loraine Hibbard (1916-2002) Emeritus Consultant, St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW. The maker and date of this object is unverified due to lack of supporting evidence. It is unknown as to the significance of the engraved Phoenix. Antique Sheffield electroplated silver, copper basket with swing handle. The bowl of the basket is octagonal with incised geometric and circular pattern along the perimeter. Engraved in the bowl of the basket is an image of a phoenix including a smaller image of a phoenix engraved on the swing handle. The silver has worn in some places in particular around the image of the phoenix in the bowl of the basket.electroplated silver, loraine hibbard, st george hospital, phoenix, susan kelly -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Badge
Army Combat Badge: the Army Combat Badge (ACB) recognises the unique service of a member operating with an Arms Corp unit within a warlike area of operations. The ACB does not recognise combat duties but service with a combat element through formal force assignment. Infantry Combat Badge: The Infantry Combat Badge (ICB) is a military decoration awarded for service as an infantryman in warlike operations. the ICB was awarded to members of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in an infantry battalion and deployed for at least 90 days to an operational area. Returned from Active Service Badge: Since World War Two the Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to those returning from warlike service, such as Vietnam. The RASB is a personal issue and not issued to relatives of deceased ex-members,The three badges are placed horizontally on a thin board with white background and black border. The board sits on a white stand. First badge is at the top with gold colour of the crown on a background. Second badge is copper alike brushed with black top layer of a dagger. Third badge is at the bottom and has almost black colour of 2 crossed swords.badge, medals -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - SPECTACLES & CASE
.1 Round lens glasses, tortoise shell brown rims, arms have flexible copper wire for ears and tortoise shell effect .2 Round lens glasses, opaque rims, brass flexible arm, one arm missing .3 Pinch-nose glasses, gold bridge, fine gold chain .4 Case with clothNilspectacles, pinch-nose -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Trolley Wheel
Cast brass, fitted with a cylindrical bush in the centre. Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp. The wheel runs along the underside of the copper trolley wire, and enables the tram to powered. See item 4809 for a SEC drawing of the item.Demonstrates the mechanism by which the electrical power is transferred from the overhead to the tram itself.Cast brass wheel, with three spokes and hole in the centre for fitting to trolley pole.btm, ballarat tramway museum, trolley wheel -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, Two Temple Place, c. 2022
Representing the Santa Maria, one of Christopher Columbus' caravel, the beaten copper weather vane made by metalworker J. Starkie Gardner and located on the roof of the Two Temple Place (known for many years as Astor House), was damaged in 1944, restored and re-erected in 1950.After the theft of its weathervane in March 2022, the Mission is aiming at replacing it. Sepai tone postcard reproduction of a photograph of a man erected the windvane in 1950windvane, weathervane, christopher columbus, santa maria, caravel, two temple place, london, astor house, william waldorf, bulldog trust, 1950, j. starkie gardner -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, Two Temple Place, c. 2022
Representing the Santa Maria, one of Christopher Columbus' caravel, the beaten copper weather vane made by metalworker J. Starkie Gardner and located on the roof of the Two Temple Place (known for many years as Astor House), was damaged in 1944, restored and re-erected in 1950. After the theft of its weathervane in March 2022, the Mission is aiming at replacing it. Sepai tone postcard reproduction of a photograph of a man erected the windvane in 1950windvane, weathervane, christopher columbus, santa maria, caravel, two temple place, london, astor house, william waldorf, bulldog trust, 1950, j. starkie gardner -
Federation University Historical Collection
Souvenir - Object, Royal Salangor Pewter, Boxed Pewter Batik Plate, 07/11/2016
Royal Selangor high quality cast pewter consists of 92% to 97% tin, with a small proportion of copper and antimony added to strengthen the alloy – the highest international standard for pewter. It is heavier and stronger than spun pewter. When struck gently, it produces a resonant sound.Boxed Pewter plate with a wide border around a central disc, alternating with bands of ceplok grid, dotted line work, diagonal parang and meandering Peranakan flowers. Federation University Australlia Asia and Africa Support Cente and SaMsung as Display Technoogy Partner 7th November 2016.international visitors, international visits, souvenirs, gifts, valet tray, plate, samsung -
Federation University Historical Collection
Souvenir - Object, Royal Salangor Pewter, Pewter Tankard
Royal Selangor high quality cast pewter consists of 92% to 97% tin, with a small proportion of copper and antimony added to strengthen the alloy – the highest international standard for pewter. It is heavier and stronger than spun pewter. When struck gently, it produces a resonant sound.Pewter Isthmus Tankard decorated with an exuberant foliate motif, this tankard carries design that symbolises the fusion of different cultures where decorative elements from the East and West meet. 0.5 pint. Best compliments from NUTP Malaysia.international visitors, international visits, souvenirs, gifts, tankard, nutp malaysia -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Mount Lyell Railway (Tasmania) ABT Locomotive Side Elevation, undated
On 29 March 1893 the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company was formed. This Tasmanian mining company was often referred to as Mount Lyell. Mount Lyell, and was the dominant copper mining company of the Tasmanian West Coast from 1893 to 1994, and was based in Queenstown, Tasmania. After consolidation of leases and company assets at the beginning of the twentieth century, Mount Lyell was the major company for the communities of Queenstown, Strahan and Gormanston. It closed in 1994. The Mount Lyell mining operations produced more than a million tonnes of copper, 750 tonnes of silver and 45 tonnes of gold since mining commenced in the early 1890s – which is equivalent to over 4 billion dollars worth of metal in 1995 terms.Copy of a plan of a locomotive.mount lyell, locomotive, mount lyell railway, quuenstown, tasmania, strahan, gormamston, railway -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Newspaper clippings, Miss E.V. (Vida) Cooper retirement - Teaching career included Mitcham and East Ringwood Primary Schools, Victoria
Vida Cooper's first teaching post was Ringwood East Primary School, Everard Road. Clippings included with Cooper Collection memorabilia donated by Annette Rattray - a distant relative.Newspaper clipping circa 1975 headed Goodbye Miss Cooper and 1942 clipping of cattleyard scene.1. Michelle Smith of grade 6 at Verdale Primary School, Mitcham, presents Miss Cooper with a farewell gift - a copper electric kettle - on behalf of the students. 2. Wednesday, March 11, 1942 - Helping with the branding: Two city girls helping with the branding on Mr. John Roper's property, Mt. Yorke, Tawonga, via Wodonga. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine - Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1918, 1918
Editorial, Items of interest, Fumes from the Lab, Motion Picture Photography, The Chemlab, The S.M.B. Students' Excursion to the Lead and Copper mining centres, Arts & Crafts gossip, Answers to correspondents, Sport, Shun Military Notes - S.M.B. Roll of Honour, The Junior Techs, Trade notes.Seven orange soft covered magazine.Signed by 'Harold Jolly'.ballarat school of mines, magazine, editorial, items of interest, fumes from the lab, motion picture photography, the chemlab, ballarat school of mines students' excursion to the lead and copper mining centres, arts & crafts gossip, answers to correspondents, sport, military notes, ballarat junior technical school, trade notes, memoriam, henry j. hall, arthur m. lilburne, wallaroo, werribee gorge, werribee gorge excursion, world war one, graham hopwood, brown coal deposits, briquette factory, james pount, henry hum yuen