Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at the age of 16 and photographed his work and the places he visited. He has left behind a pictorial autobiography enclosed in a number of photograph albums. Also included in the Alan Charles Quinn Collection are a series of letters written to and from his mother during his time at sea.Black and white photograph of bollards in the water at San Francisco. There is some rippling of the water in the front of the photograph with complete calm toward the rear. In the background and to the right is a pier with what appears to be an upturned boat on the pier. There is a visible fog or mist through the background of the photograph.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse: "23.11.49". Pencil markings: "K8/B" mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, alan-charles-quinn, docks, san-francisco, bollards, pier, california, united states of america, usa

Believed to be Edward Henty's telescope which was used at the early settlement at Portland and used to observe movements of ships at sea. Believed to have come off the boat "The Thistle"Found, stored in a thermos which was purchased in a box of sundries at a clearing sale at the Henty property.Brass telescope, made in 4 sections plus the eye piece. Eye piece has a slideable cover to protect the lens. Removeable lens.None from manufacture however there are scratched markings inside the eyepiece but are no longer readablehentys, expolration of victoria, telescope, major mitchell

Construction of the Main Road bridge over the Plenty River. Includes structural members, construction personnel, vehicles and a Clarke mobile crane.Local significanceBlack and white printMarking on back of photograph - Plenty River Bridge Main Road 1969 (sic)lower plenty, main road, plenty river, bridge, bridge construction, civil engineering, cranes, mobile cranes

This cape was on display at the University of Ballarat School of Nursing before being given to the curator. A purple lined (double layer) wool nurse cape. It has a collar and stitched down epaulettes on the shoulders and a hook and eye fastening at the neckline.Written in marking pen on a piece of tape stitched to the back lining - J. Barbernursing, nurse cape, purple cape, costume, textiles

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

A manually powered torch, made from die cast metal. The torch is powered by means of a lever action handle which is operated by squeezing with a spring return. It has a magnify in lens and the handle can be locked down when not in use.Japanses markings and Arabic Numerals. Possibly patent numbers 178061/188192/203357

Cast iron flat iron, with handle.Markings on top of iron - the number 6, Silversters patent and Salter and scroll work.irons, flat irons

Hardcover, No Dust Jacket"S. Boyd" inside front cover. Markings in blue pen on front cover.walsh st library

Hardcover, No Dust Jacket"Boyd II T" inside front cover. Markings throughout and on front cover.walsh st library

Brass belt buckle. Rectangular shaped ring to fit around belt with small circle eyelet fused on to hold a "S" shaped clasp.The Clasp is in the form of snake with a head of both ends. S shape clasp has some markings on it and head of snake at both ends.

9 x 50 cal casings only- no projectiles.Markings on clip holding the 9 casings are: 15,6,3,17,13. Assorted dates 1942 and 1943

Wallpaper fragment consisting of thick paper material with pink-brown textured background. Border along one side of fragment with leaf and curved line intertwined in red, green and brown.Lounge Room written on the back in red marker. Newspaper markings also on back.buildings, painting/decorating, wallpaper, fragments, interior, wall, decoration, leaf design, vine.

Brown leather cylindrical shaped gaiter with one leather strap for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a metal pin. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the gaiter and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap appears to pass through two rectangular cut out holes. The edges of the gaiter are unfinished and all elements are affixed through metal pins rather than stitching.Stamped in black ink on interior is the word "WONDER" alongside other illegible markings.legging, gaiter, first world war

Brown leather cylindrical shaped gaiter with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a metal pin. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the gaiter and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap appears to pass through a buckle at the top of the gaiter. Another strap is passed through multiple rectangular cut out holes and secures to a second buckle.The edges of the gaiter are unfinished and all elements are affixed through metal pins rather than stitching.Stamped in black ink on interior is the word "WONDER" alongside other illegible markings.legging, gaiter, first world war

Trenching tool was an intrinsic part of the soldiers kit in the field.The tool was of vital assistance to the soldier in the field. Variously employed as a shovel or a pick to dig a trench, a toilet, drainage for rainwater, as a machete on occasions.Wooden handle with metal blade and spike; blade and spike swiveled out to be used but folded for carry. Some indecipherable markings but included a pointed arrow and some model or serial numbers.vietnam, vietnam war, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesbuildings, montsalvat

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesbuildings, montsalvat

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesbuildings, montsalvat

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesbuildings, montsalvat

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesbuildings, montsalvat

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesbuildings, montsalvat, cart

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesbuildings, montsalvat

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesbuildings, montsalvat

Black and white negative film, 120 format 6 x 6 black & white (no markings); 2 strips of 3 frames and 2 single framesalistair knox design, eltham north, houses, progress road

Silk escape map issued to Allied Airmen during World War 11 for the Pacific campaignsA silk escape map including detail of tides and winds was relevant to air force personnel in Pacific regions during WW2. Coloured Cloth Escape Map of Side A : No. C44 North Borneo Side B: No C43 Mindanao Island SCALE: 1:1,000,000; Wind and Current markings; AAF Cloth Cart- Philippine Series Prepared under the direction of the Commanding General, Army Air Forces, by the aeronautical Chart Service, Washington DC July 1944world war ii, second world war, silk escape map, pacific conflict

Photo The Devil's Elbow A22 with car travelling through the bend showing hazardous section and clearly showing the flags marking one way sections of the roadPlastic Label tape visible at top of imageg.o.r: devil's elbow, chairman of gor trust, single lane on gor, 1920's

The Ballarat School of Mines located specialist examiners, such as Ferdinand von Mueller for Botany.Hand written and printed exam papers with answers for examiners markings, instructions. Examinations include Chemistry, Engine Drivers, Telegraphy, Captains for Quartz Mines and Botanyballarat school of mines, chemistry, engine drivers, telegraphy, captains for quartz mines, ferdinand von mueller, botany

Marking Gauge, wooden Staff, Black and Wedge. Stamped W.Burden on both ends of the Block. L 24.5cm x W 7cm x H 4.5cm.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, marking gauge, w.burden