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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Rhyll Swamp Bird Life
Selection from a collection of photographs given to John Jansson from the Estate of Bill Barrett - Fisheries & Wildlife on Phillip Island441-01: 2nd year growth of Fathom Hen Seeds underwater dormant for 12 years. 441-02: Photo of Bill checking nesting boxes in Rhyll Swamp 441-03: Black & White photo of Bill & helper 441-04: Bee Hive at Rhyll Swamp 441-05: Royal Spoon Bill with 12 eggs 441-06: Ibis Hatchlings 441-07:Chestnut Teal Duck eggs at Rhyll Swamp 441-08: Photo of a painting of a Mallard Duck with 6 ducklings. Descriptions written on back of photographsrhyll swamp phillip island, mallard duck, royal swamp hen, royal spoon bill, bill barrett, chestnut teal duck eggs, beehive at rhyll swamp, fathom hen plants at rhyll swamp, nesting boxes rhyll swamp, john jansson -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Automatic Level - Cowley
Used in the Kiewa Valley to measure the height of distant points relative to a known point used in surveying and construction. The older levels consist of a telescope fitted with a spirit level and, are generally, mounted on a tripod. Modern levels are automatic.This Cowley automatic level was used in the Kiewa Valley by a Mount Beauty resident."The Cowley" Automatic Level. Automatic Level made of metal with black leather carry strap. Metal plaque with black background fixed with four nails "Cowley Automatic Level. Made in Australia". Stamped under the plaque are numbers 80950. A sticker above the plaque in red print "Warning level will not operate unless placed on tripod." A silver sticker on top of the unit "It is unnecessary to see a complete circle when finding level" it includes three diagrams to assist. Comes in the original cardboard box with instruction booklet. cowley tripod; surveying; kiewa valley -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Electric Megger (Insulation Tester) and its case
Megger as the device was called, is in fact its brand name. It is a device that supplies a DC (direct current as per car batteries) voltage to enable testing of electrical apparatus. This particular device produces 250volts DC when the handle is turned vigorously. If an electrical device, such as a kettle or toaster, blew a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker, when switched on, then it must be checked electrically before any more use. Following the repair of the faulty item a megger would be used to check if either of the AC 240volt plugs leads were touching the metal case (earth). The output leads of the megger would be connected with one to the earth (metal case) and the other to each of the power connections in turn. A good megger reading of 50,000 ohms (resistance) would enable the device to be returned to service. A reading of zero ohms resistance would mean that it would again blow a fuse, and was therefore unsafe to use. In the electrical industry e.g. the former State Electricity Commission, a megger would be used to test lots of similar item in sequence. Because of the vigorous job of winding the handle, two persons were often used to save time. One would crank madly whilst the other shifted the leads. This particular megger is of a small voltage, but other meggers are bigger and have a few ranges of DC voltages able to be selected. The optimal megger for large Generating machines was motor driven megger. This was applied to the device being tested for a duration of approximately 30 minutes with reading of the resistance taken at regular intervals.All equipment belonging to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria was labelled with a metal plaque attached to it. The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the Upper Kiewa Valley and on the Bogong High Plains. The scheme began in 1938 and finished in 1961 when this megger was used and also possibly later as the SECV remained to maintain and operate the Scheme. This megger is of significance in relation to the advancement of technology.A rectangular box in dark brown bakerlite casing. It has an agent's plaque fixed to the left of the face and on the right is the marker's recessed stamp. In the middle in a transparent window so the level of ohms can be read. The front also has two recessed fixing knobs in black. On one side is a crank handle with a knob that lifts up and is turned vigorously to create the voltage. The back has four recessed screws and four small leather pads. There is a hole on each side to insert wires. There are two copper insulated wires. The SECV Plaque states: State/Electricity Commission/of/Victoria/ Electrical Engineer's Section/ No.1747 The Agent's Plaque states: H. Rowe & Co. Pty Ltd/Melbourne & Sydney/Sole Agents/in Australia for/Evershed & Vignoles Ltd Maker's states: 500 volts/Megger/Regd Trade Mark/Made in England/Patent No/400728electrical meters, electrical equipment, fuses, safety, state electricity commission of victoria, mt beauty, bogong village -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Water tank - Gundowring, 1923
The two Gundowring Fire Brigade tanks (20 - 30 litres) may have been used for drinking water for the fire fighters. Their curved side and handles indicate that they were attached (strapped) to horses or a round tank and transported to the fire. This tank was used for drinking water for the fire fighters of Gundowring during the 1923 fire. Some of their equipment was home made. The Gundowring Fire Brigade was a rural fire brigade operating in 1923.Green rusty metal rectangular box with 1 curved side. At the top is an outlet with a lip with a lid fitted in it. The life has a metal hollow lever attached to its middle and is inscribed. One end of the tank has a sturdy tap at the bottom. One side has a white painted inscription. On the opposite side attached near the opening is a hollow metal triangular piece to enable the tank to be strapped onto transport. and also on the opposite side at the middle bottom a square hollow metal handle. this side is curved horizontally.Lid: "? sprayer" Side: "Gundowring R.F.B. -(Rural Fire Brigade)gundowring fire brigade. cfa. drinking water. water container. horses. tank. bush fire. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Balance Weights
A collection of silver and brass colour balance weights stamped variously in g,c,or cm (carat) units. . The smaller weights from 0.05 to 2 Carats are stored in small brown paper bags. The weights and a pair of silver colour tweezers are stored in a grey tin box Mass CARAT - Number of 0.05 - 14 0.1 - 5 0.2 - 10 0.5 - 17 1 - 8 2 - 5 100 g - 2 40 g - 4 20 g - 8 20 g - 3 10 g - 5MarkingsThe brown paper bags have marking of DISAL London stamped on frontweights, scientific instruments -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HANRO COLLECTION: HANRO PHOTO PROOFS
Hanro Photo Proofs:- Brown envelope with red print. Print on top left hand is *The Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service. A Division of The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers. Diagonally across the page is a red strip with *Your Photographs* At the bottom left is *If not delivered within 14days, return 'The Bendigo Advertiser,' Bendigo. On the front, hand written in blue ink is 'Proofs (Hanro)* Inside in a small wax paper pouch is 5 x photos 5.2x7.8cm of Hanro's factory floor showing the equipment and manufacture of fabric. Box 116AThe Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service.hanro, clothing, photo proofs, the bendigo advertiser. hanro. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - POCKET CALENDAR 1934, 1934
Pocket Calendar 1934:- White background with a kookaburra brown and white with blue on the wings sitting on a brown tree branch with green leaves. Behind the kookaburra is white clouds and blue sky. At the top in blue print is Calendar - - - 1934. Inside is Calendar 1934 printed in black with a black border. At the bottom is *Printed in Australia* A double page has the month at the top and the date and day at the left side and lines at each day to take notes. Several pages at the back were blank with Notes in black ink at the top. Box 625Luxton & Hooper, Printers, Sydneyephemera, mementoes, calendars, luxton & hooper printers, sydney -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETING CARD
Happy New Year Greeting Card: Rectangular shaped embossed card with green Ivy around the outer edge and scattered in the middle with Blue Forget Me Not flower and lace band diagonally across the middle. At one end the card is held with a cream cotton cord and bow. All Good Wishes is printed on the front. Inside printed in gold is 'With Heartiest Good Wishes for a Right Happy New Year''. Hand written in ink in the centre is To: Em & Mat with love & Best Wishes. From: Bess & Em. Box 625ephemera, mementoes, celebrations, happy new year greeting card. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - FORGET ME NOT GREETING CARD
Forget Me Not Greeting Card: Rectangle in shape with four layers of embossed card lace work. The front layer is a brown wicker basket full of white flowers. Pull back the basket and the second layer is white and silver with an oval cut out centre. The third layer is embossed paper and cut out centre and the forth layer is silk material with the words 'FORGET-ME-NOT There is a little flow'r With Petals five, and oft its tender name Keeps Love Alive', in the centre. The middle of the card blank Box 625ephemera, mementoes, cards, forget me not greeting card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ENVELOLPE - CREAM MANILLA
Cream manilla pictorial envelope printed as 'Trolley Wire' magazine of the South Pacific Electric Railway PO Box 103 G.P.O. Sydney N.S.W. Postage Stamp in green of Queen Elizabeth II, 5d. Postal stamp in black ink 'Sydney 4pm, 15 Oct 1964, N.S.W. Aust. Adressed in ballpoint pen 'Mr B. Miller, Tramway Offices, Dispensary Walk, off Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria. Written in biron on back: Basil - Bob Prentice will ring you 4pm today.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - WOODEN BOX AND ILLUMINATED ADDRESS FOR MRS. ANNA B.F. MUELLER
Wooden box with plaque on the top ''In Memoriam''. Inside a large ornate black leather bound book with metal plaque. On the first page a black and white oval photo of Ernst Mueller. The photo is surrounded by flowers. Next page a dedication to Mrs. Anna B.F Mueller Lancewood House, McLaren Street, Bendigo, with an eulogy from the representatives of the various companies in which Mr. Mueller was involved, date at the bottom September 1910. The following three pages are full of cards from mining company with signatures of directors and managers.person, individual, mr. ernest mueller, from dudley house. stored at the bendigo art gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DOCUMENT: THE CRUIKSHANK CENTENARY, 1959
Memento (from Glass photograph) from the Cruikshank Centenary, 1959 entitled ''Five Little Scots who came to Bendigo In 1859'' Single page memento - centenary meeting held by Bendigo Branch of RHSV, 26/11/1959. Photograph on page of the five daughters of Dr and Mrs John Cruikshank - Fannie, Annie, Ina, Bessie, Jane. (5 copies) See also 2741 for 1860s Batchelder photo of Janie. On rear is a print from a rubber stamp in the name of Harold Curnow, P.O. Box 96 Bendigo.Harold Curnowperson, individual, cruikshank, bendigo branch of rhsv, harold curnow, batchelder. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Port 'n' South Living and Learning Centre, 4 Aug 1997
The centre was one of several community groups established in the mid 1980's. After 1998 when the Baptist Church decided to discontinue the relationship, co-ordinator Julie Allen donated the minutes, brochures, photos and other records to the society.From archive box containing the archives of the Port 'n' South Living and Learning Centre located at the Ross St Baptist church, 1985 to 1998. Also includes item 1207 (various files listed on separate attachment) Refer also to items 1084 and 819. 25 - Photocopy of letter to Anne Callaghan, Chair of the Committee, from Graham Jewell of the Albert Park/Port Baptist Church, 4 August 1997. Marked "Important!!!" in red ink ; also copy of co-ordinator's response 2 pages stapled.education, community, education - adult, societies clubs unions and other organisations, religion - baptist church, julie allen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - WOMEN'S LONG SLEEVED BLOUSE
Clothing. Women's long sleeved smock style blouse of cream coloured cotton fabric with geometric pattern of squares. High round neckline with 1.5 cm stand up collar. Yokes front and back with scalloped edge. Lower sections gathered into yoke with series of knife pleats. Three box pleats on the back continue from the yoke to the hem. Full length front opening fastened with six press-studs. Long sleeves gathered at shoulders and gathered into casing above the wrist, forming a frill decorated with pintucks.costume, female, women's long sleeved smock style blouse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MCGOWAN COLLECTION: CHILD'S JACKET, Late 19th Century
Clothing, cream coloured silk child's jacket. Part of a two piece suit. (see 11401.8 pants).Front opening with 4 X 1.6 cm and 1 X 14 cm white buttons from throat to waist. Chelsea collar at the front with sailor collar at the back. Long sleeves with 6 cm cuffs. Jacket has casing at lower hem with a drawstring of cotton tape. Single pocket on left breast. Jacket is fully lined with white cotton fabric. Old box 524.costume, children's, jacket -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - JOHN KENNETH MARTIN COLLECTION:ARMY WW2 UNIFORM TROUSERS, 1939-1945
Clothing, khaki coloured WW2 army uniform trousers. Side pockets lined with cream coloured cotton fabric. Front fly opening (27 cm) fastened with six 1.5 cm plastic brown buttons. Four 1.8 cm brown plastic buttons across outside on either side of the centre back of waist band, to fasten braces. Trousers belonged to John Kenneth Martin, padre in 2nd Australian Corps AIF. Served overseas as a Chaplain from 1940-1945. Old box 314Y.Name tag stitched inside waist band at back ''J.K.Martin''.costume, military, army uniform trousers ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - PITTOCK COLLECTION: WOODEN WEDGES
Pittock collection: five wooden wedges and one wooden shaped piece * five cedar wedges, 70 mm L x 36 mm W x 11-0 mm D * one cedar wedge, 180 L x 18 mm W x 11-0 D * one pine ogee shape, 180 mm L x 36 mm W x 10 mm T Items stored in Pittock coach builder's box, reference 13000.1. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - PITTOCK COLLECTION: THREE METAL TOOLS
Pittock collection: three metal tools * pruning secateurs, with leather strap, 210 mm L x 50 mm W x 30 mm D, no manufacturer's marks * adjustable wrench, metal with chrome finish, some rust, 110 mm L x 40 mm W x 15 mm D, no manufacturer's marks * small metal pliers, poor condition, 130 mm L x 35 mm W Items stored in Pittock coach builder's box, reference 13000.1. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ELAINE BISHOP COLLECTION: INFANT'S GOWN, 1890-1910
Clothing. Infant's cotton gown with long sleeves. Round neck with casing for cotton tape ties. Neckline trimmed with 2cm lace. Back opening (16cm). Gathered at back from neckline. Front has pintucks from neckline to broiderie lace band at waist (18cm X 3cm). Gathered below band. Cotton fabric ties (68cm) attached to either side of waist band. End of ties and sleeves trimmed with 1cm lace. French seams. Machine stitched. Old box 230.costume, children's, infant's gown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ELAINE BISHOP COLLECTION: INFANT'S GOWN, 1890-1910
Clothing. Infant's white cotton gown with long sleeves. Round neck with casing for cotton tape ties. Stand up 1cm lace trim. Back opening (20cm). Lace trim (.8cm) at wrists and ends of waist ties. Gathered from neck at back and front. Front is gathered into broiderie lace band (17cm X 3 cm) at waist. Two fabric ties attached at sides of waist band (68cm) to tie at back. French seams. Machine stitched. Old box 230.costume, children's, infant's gown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CARWARDINE COLLECTION: WALTER H.CARWARDINE BENDIGO SOAP WORKS DISPLAY
Black and white photo, mounted on grey board. Image shows soap displayed on a series of shelves and boxes. In centre of display a large poster ' The best soap is the cheapest. Manufactured by Walter H. Carwardine at the Bendigo Soap works, Charleston Road' (repeated twice on poster) Carwardine trade mark 'C' enclosed in a diamond shape also displayed alongside poster. Some display items are 'Borax Soap', 'Austral Magic Soap and 'Soft Soap' Written on back of photo ' Grandpa's products' Receipt number 355/16bendigo, business, carwardine soap and candle -
Clunes Museum
Container - TINS, ROBERT HARPER AND COMPANY
.1 WHITE SEALED BOX, BLUE SQUARE ON TOP WITH WHITE WRITING AMD WHITE STAR"STAR DRIED MARJORAN, ROBERT HARPER AND COMPANY LIMITED AUSTRALIA ON SIDE: EMPIRE CURRY POWDER AN APPETISING DELICACY MADE FROM INDIAN AND CEYLON SPICES ON BACK: HAVE YOU TRIED HARPERS CUSTARD POWDER .2 WILL'S VICE REGAL TOBACCO, RUSTY TIN, LIGHT AND DARK BLUE FRONT.TIN IS FULL OF BOOT BUTTONS AND TWO HAIR CURLER PINS, METAL STAPLES AND SMALL TACKSwill's tobacco, harper and company -
Hume City Civic Collection
Coat, evening, 1930s - 1940s
Belonged to Kathleen Marjorie Dunn (nee McKenzie)Evening coat, full length, dark navy plush, lined with navy cloth (nylon?). Narrow shaped waist, slightly gathered at centre back. It has long sleeves, the fullness reduced in four box pleats on the forearm and in five rows of shirring at the shoulder. The collar is in a deep-pointed shirt style. The coat fastens with three sets of press studs and two sets of hooks and eyes. One set of press studs does not align. There are two hidden pockets in the front lining above the waist. The coat is home made.Nonecostume, george evans collection -
National Wool Museum
Mat cutter
Purchased in Illinois, USA, in the 1950s. Comes with instruction manual and additional blades, all of which appear unused. Made by Logan brand who are still in operation today. This is model 401 which is not manufactured currently.Black plastic and yellow plastic box with white foam-core base and side walls. Mat cutter is a black metal base/frame with horizontal ruler attached within. Steel handle at front with mounting area for blade. Blade is stored flat within base but can be turned to protrude through the bottom of the frame which allows it to cut carpet. 4 additional unused blades stored in small brown paper envelopes. Faded cream coloured single page paper folded instruction manual. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Slide Projector, c1968
Purchased by donor from Myer Emporium c1965. Used at home until 20000 to show slides of the familyAn Aldis 2000 35mm cartridge Slide Projector with an orange slide on top to slide in each slide to be viewed from a 40 slide cartridge on the side of the projector. Focus adjusted by turning lens at front of the unit (Projar f=85mm - 1300 - Gottingen). Height adjuster at front and power switch at back. A cotton twine covered covered power cable with three pin plug - overall length - 250cm. Three plastic slide cartridges and a plastic box for two of the cartridges is included. A total of five pieces.Rank Aldis; Aldis 2000; Serial No 10836photography, projectors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - UNIVEX Camera Model A, 1933
Small black camera with box like section at front and broader section at rear, to hold film. It has a film winding wheel at one side on top; at other side a small square raised section with a small hole to look through align with a small hole to look through and align with a folding metal frame to focus photograph. A small lever on side at front operates the shutter. A hole at front is lens, not adjustable. It comes apart at rear to place film inside. Cost new $US0.39 USED UNIVEX 00 FilmUNIVEX Universal Camera Corporationphotography, cameras -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Living, investing, growing, Whitehorse City
Video - Living, Investing, Growing - Produced by City o Whitehorse, Opening words by Chief Commissioner, Geoff Oscar 1995. Shows aspects of city - Gordon Crescent, Blackburn Lake, Schools, Tally Ho Business Park, major businesses and retailers, Bruce Thompson Managing Director, Hewlett Packard, Simon Ho, Hong Kong Bank, Felicity Mason Lend Lease, Maroondah Transport corridor, Forest Hill Chase, Sport, Box Hill Community Art Space, Alan Stockdale, Treasurer, Victoria.oscar geoff - chief commissioner, gordon crescent blackburn, maroondah transport corridor, blackburn lake, forest hill chase, box hill community art space, tally ho business park, alan stockdale - treasurer of victoria, bruce thjompson - managing director hewlett packard, ho simon hong kong bank, city of whitehorse mason felicity lend lease -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Camera & Case, EASTMAN KODAK Co, c. 1913
This camera went ashore at Gallipoli on the first day of the invasion 25/04/1915.Metal silver Vest Pocket Kodak Camera. Rectangular box type with scissor pop out lens. Bellows made of leather During WW1 it was marketed as a camera suitable for soldiers due to size and portability, often referred to as "The soldiers camera". It has small shutter release button mounted above the lens plate and below the lens there is a slider for choice of apertures, It originally used A127 autographic roll film. The case is small leather black rectangular shaped with flap and press stud to keep shut.On plate holding the lens-:VEST POCKET KODAK Patented Mar 4,1902,May 6,1913 On bronze piece surrounding the lens -: 25BT50 clear ...brilliant tripod gray 1/2 sec ...dull 3/4 sec...very 01 sec Made by Eastman Kodak Co Rochester USA Autotime patent 1908 cloud marine distant view ave rge view nearview portrait No markings on leather case. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Notes on Weekly tickets", 1926
Demonstrates and yields information about the considerations made for Weekly Tickets during the late 1920's.Set of handmade or hand written sheets regarding weekly tickets in Ballarat - using ink and pencil .1 - Lined foolscap sheet dated 3-10-26, titled "Notes on Weekly tickets", regarding availability, point of sale, sections, availability, midday or lunch time usage, numbering, use of tokens, fare boxes, disadvantages, and possible layout sketches. .2 - ditto, pencil notes, about ticket revenues, overlapping sections, limit of times, holidays. See also Reg Item 8019 for a 1921 and 1928 documents. trams, tramways, tickets, esco, weekly tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), tramcar fleets in Ballarat and Bendigo, 1967
Yields information about the tram car fleets in both Ballarat and Bendigo following a query by letter.Photocopy of two letters from the SEC to K. (Kevin) D Stanes of 17 Acacia St Box Hill, regarding the tramcar fleets in Ballarat and Bendigo. .1 - Letter from F. K. White Manager of Mid Western Branch dated 30/5/1967 listing the single truck and double bogie cars. .2 - ditto from A. C. Sandow, Manager of Northern Branch, dated 1/6/1967 listing bogies, single truck and Birney and note the cleaner scrubber tram.trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, bendigo, tramcars