Originally used in metallurgy. It was probably acquired c1900. Initially it was equipped with carbon arc light source. Later, in the mid-sixties electric filament light was installed by Lindsay Pattenden, lecturer in Metallurgy.A microscope designed for examining prepared surfaces of opaque objects, e.g. polished metal alloy specimens placed on top of the viewing stage. Equipped with a light source and with two viewing posts, one which is designed for a camera. The accessory box (.2) is a polished timber box with drawers which hold lenses and other accessories. Instructions are filed with the catalogue worksheet.reichert, microscope, lindsay pattenden, carbon arc, metallurgy

Objects. MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION- 2 x glass MAGIC LANTERN SLIDEs 14 x 19 cm / one has a rough pencil l sketch of a horse and cart, the other of an egg timer ? / 2 x slides glass antique Circa 1870's - 1900s (produced by Ernst Plank ?) Magic Lantern slides red bordered slides.photography, projectors - still

Black and white photograph of brick church with buttresses. Ornate pattern to Centre of wall at top. Two porches left and right. Wooden fretwork to gable on roof. Picket fence surround. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Bible Christian Church, Upper Road, Californian Cully, now St. Jude's Anglican Church'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001buildings, church, bible christian church, cal gully

Black and white photograph of hallway decorated with many paintings, statures, chairs, etc. Decorated ceiling. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Quartz King George Lansell's portrait hangs over the marble overmantle of the fire place in the foyer of 'Fortuna Villa'The bronze incense urns are now in the Bendigo Art Gallery collection'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisbuildings, residential, fortuna villa

Frank A. Stevenson Engineer Motor Service Station 244 Hargreaves St., Bendigo (Next Crown Hotel) printed on left side of envelope. Contained the negatives and one small photo of an object, possible Scalebuoy arrangement. Contained in 2 pocket pages. One small photo has printing on the back -Cohuna Factory Scalebuoy Machine 24 Buoyssciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, negatives, frank a stevenson, motor service station, crown hotel

Object. Circular crocheted lace medallions - 16.5 cm in the front, 7 medallions in the back, one of which at the top of the back would possibly fold over the top if required. Eighteen small (1.75 cm) diameter, double petalled floral motifs form the 'handle'. These small double petalled flowers are repeated - in half shape only, around the edge of the purse.costume accessories, female, crocheted purse

Object. Small amber glass bottle rectangular in cross section. Label in green, white and red for moone's Emerald Oil. Antiseptic and deodorant by International Laboratories Inc. Rochester New York USA. For whom Riley-Williams Pty Ltd Melbourne are sole distributing Agents in Australia. Small stamped metal screw top cap. Directions label on back.Poison.. Not to be Taken internally.medicine, first aid, emerald oil

Object. Brass coloured medal with 1.5 mm hole drilled near top edge. Obverse:Australian Coat of Arms. Kangaroo and emu have their heads turned. Engraved around edge. ''Promote Federation & Prosperity'', Underneath Coat of Arms ''1899''. Reverse: Laurel leaves around the edge. Map of Australia in the centre with ''1899''. Engraved around map ''Australia's Commonwealth''.numismatics, badges-commemorative, promote federation medal1899

The Pro Race cervical cap was used in the early 1960s. This pessary came from Professor Geoff Bishop's rooms, Mollison House, 386 Albert Street, East Melbourne. The pamphlet associated with this item says that this device was mentioned by Marie Stopes in her book, 'Contraception'.Cervical cap made of black latex rubber with rolled rim. With original manufacturer's box. Box is pink cardboard and printed with the text '"Pro-Race"/ REGISTERED TRADE MARK/ PURE LATEX/A.SAUNDERS & CO PTY. LTD./ MELBOURNE". Object also includes a paper instruction sheet detailing product information and method of use - the instructions include diagrams.contraception, pessary, marie stopes, intrauterine device

Object. Brass hat badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces with a slider bar. This badge was used by the Light Horse to slide onto the front of the puggaree on the slouch hat. Badge has the emblem of the Rising Sun and a crown, with three banners underneath, " AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES''. This is the third pattern of the Rising Sun badge. It was used between 1904-1949.numismatics, badges - military, military forces badge

Highly decorative silver-coated object in the shape of a four-pronged fork. A sailing ship forms the top of the handle. The handle (or stem) has 2 curlices on each side. The main section depicts a homely interior in which a seated woman plays the harp, a man stands listening and a child sits on the potty. The whole is surrounded by raised vine-like patterning. A very tiny triangle is engraved in the point of the fork at the back.

Yields information about Wendouree Parade and the Carlton St crossing loop area.Black and white photograph of Ballarat 27 in Wendouree Parade, Carlton St crossing loop. It appears (the photo is not well focused) to have the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. The auxiliary board cannot be read. Photographer unknown - see history of object. Keith Kings, The Bendigo Tramways, re the fitting of reflective tape in 1956, page 59.In the rear in ink - "Ballarat"trams, tramways, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 27

Object, Shield style badge with dark blue stripes on both edges, Maroon stripe and bone coloured stripe together in the centre.President: Mr. H.Higgins, Member's Fee 2/-.J. Penberthy Sec.. Patrons: Messrs. W.Higgins, J.L.Shoosmith, W.Boucher, Clifford & Fulton, and G.Aitken. Treas.A.Stirton. As Wikipedia mentions Long Gully Football Club won the 1907 Grand Final.clubs, football, long gull football club

Small hanging scales at the top of which there is a metallic ring to fasten the object. This is attached to the main body which on one side has measurements inscribed into the metal surface. Inside the body is a spring loaded mechanism which moves along the scales when weight is added to a hook at the bottom of the shaft. [Ed. The maker's initials have not to date been identified.]"Pocket Balance / MR Product / Made in Australia"pocket balance, hanging scales, weighing instrument

Multi-part object of 2 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.962.1 to 2008.962.2). Each racquet is: a Paramount metal racquet with no net and leather grip wrap branded with 'FAIRWAY BY BALMFORTH'. Adhesive label inside throat stated: 'EUROPEAN FEDERATION/M5/SPORTS GOODS MANUFACTURERS'. Materials: Metal, Leather, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Adhesive labeltennis

Two part object (1) Metal ball cleaner. Consists of metal upper and lower circular sections, lined with strong bristle. Top has a handle for turning, and fits into a spingdle in the base. Upper section inscription states: 'PATENTAPPLIED FOR'. (2) Small piece detached from part 1. Materials: Wood, Natural fibre, Metal, Paint, Rubbertennis

The company Liesegang was founded in 1854 and until 2004 as Ed. Liesegang oHG in Dusseldorf, and was a specialist German manufacturer of projection technology .Slide projector in wooden case with slide holder attached to the inner wall of the box. The box has a sliding lid. The slider is marked with the name of the object and the manufacturer: Blenschieber 5 x 5 / Ed. Liesegang, Dusseldorf. Given that Liesegang (1854-2004) were a major manufacturer of slide projectors, it is probable that the entire projector, slider and case were made by this manufacturer.Blenschieber 5 x 5 / Ed. Liesegang, Dusseldorfslide projector, liesegang

Tim Walker’s work is an eye-catching array of shipwreck artefacts and associated items. They help tell the story of the 19th century ships that travelled across the world full of people and cargo that are now part of our history. The work was commissioned especially for Flagstaff Hill and highlights the famous story of the 1878 ‘Loch Ard’ shipwreck. The images also include two small items from the 1981 ‘Fiji’ shipwreck. Local professional artist Timothy “Tim” Walker was born in Britain in 1970. He was self-taught had the desire to use his talents for full-time work. He specialised in painting local scenes, landscape and people of Warrnambool and district after he moved there in 1990. As he worked at the location of his subjects, people often told him interesting and amusing stories. He soon became involved in the Warrnambool and District Artists’ Society, where he has served for a period as President. In 2010 Warrnambool Art Gallery hosted an exhibition “Nine Lives” with works from nine local artists including Tim Walker. The ‘LOCH ARD’ 1873-1878 - brief history The clipper ship ‘Loch Ard’ was a built in Scotland in 1873. In 1978 the ship was sailing to Melbourne with 54 people on board as well as a mixed cargo of items, some of which were bound for the 1880 International Exhibition in Melbourne. On June 1st 1878 it was very close to its destination when it crashed into Mutton Bird Island, east of Port Campbell. Only two people survived. The wreck was re-discovered in 1967, almost a century later, and the site continues to provide evidence of the range of goods imported into the Colony of Victoria in the post-Gold Rush era. Flagstaff Hill divers in the 1970s reported finds of “Bottles of champagne, window panes, rolls of zinc, barrels of cement, iron rails, clocks, lead shot, corrugated iron, lead, marble, salad oil bottles, ink bottles, copper wire, gin bottles, rolls of carpet, floor tiles, copper rivets, gas light fittings, pocket knives, toys, crystal chandeliers, beer mugs, cutlery, candles sticks, wick scissors, cow bells, and sauce bottles.” The famous Loch Ard Peacock was also on board. The ‘FIJI’ 1875-1891 – brief history The barque ‘Fiji’ was built in Ireland in 1875. The sailing ship left Hamburg in May 1891, bound for Melbourne with a crew of twenty-five plus the captain. The ‘Fiji’ had almost reached her destination after a trip of 100 days at sea when, on September 5th 1891, she struck rock 300 metres from the shore at Moonlight Head, near Cape Otway. Eleven men lost their lives but with the help of locals including members of the Rocket Rescue Crew, the rest of the men were saved. In anticipation of Christmas, the cargo had included a wide variety of children’s toys, amongst which were dolls with china limbs, wooden rocking horses, miniature ships, and red and white rubber balls. There were also cases of dynamite, pig iron, steel goods, spirits, sailcloth, tobacco, fencing wire, concrete, 400 German pianos, concertinas and other musical instruments, artists’ supplies, porcelain, furniture, china and candles. This artwork has historical significance as it shows a small sample of the variety of items on board the late 19th century ships bound for Australia in the Colonial and late God Rush period. The cargo contained personal luggage, items intended as gifts, and goods ordered for domestic, commercial or industrial use. The wreck sites of both vessels, ‘Loch Ard’ and ‘Fiji’ are classified on the Victorian Heritage Register as significant and are now protected by government law. The sites are popular with divers and provide interpretive material regarding social and maritime history. Framed poster of a watercolour painting by Tim Walker, gilt frame, behind glass. Subject is a group of objects, most of which are connected with the 1878 shipwreck Loch Ard, such as items recovered from the shipwreck and the famous ‘Loch Ard Peacock’. Two items are from the wreck of the ‘Fiji’. Inscriptions on ingot, a handwritten letter, bell, clear bottle, and small plaque.On ingot: “PONTIFEX & WOOD. LONDON”. On letter: “Presented to Mr. Thomas Pearce”. On small ingot: “TIM WALKER”. On bell: “LOCH ARD”. On clear bottle “THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY“. On plaque: TIM WALKER”.warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, flagstaff hill, loch ard, fiji, watercolour, timothy walker, tim walker, warrnambool & district artists’ society, warrnambool art gallery, poster, henna street picture framers, cargo, print

Context: A deadeye or bullseye is an item used in the standing and running of sail rigging in traditional sailing ships. It is a smallish round thick wooden disc (usually lignum vitae) with one or more holes through it, perpendicular to the plane of the disc. History of the Loch Ard: The Loch Ard got its name from ”Loch Ard” a loch which lies to the west of Aberfoyle, and the east of Loch Lomond. It means "high lake" in Scottish Gaelic. The vessel belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many vessels from England to Australia. The Loch Ard was built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the vessel was a three-masted square-rigged iron sailing ship that measured 79.87 meters in length, 11.58 m in width, and 7 m in depth with a gross tonnage of 1693 tons with a mainmast that measured a massive 45.7 m in height. Loch Ard made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its fateful voyage. Loch Ard left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of 29-year-old Captain Gibbs, who was newly married. The ship was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. Onboard were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionery, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were other items included that were intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. Then at 3 am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land. But the 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 4 am the fog lifted and a lookout 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 towards land. 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 the ship was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind. 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 subsequently broke over the ship and the top deck became 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 recovered from the wreck of the Loch ArdGorge. 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 a passenger had raced onto the 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 the 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 complete state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom then 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 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 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 her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ardtragedy, 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 recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some items were washed up into recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced in March 1982. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton majolica peacock- one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne 1880 International Exhibition in. 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 most valuable shipwreck artifact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulation of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck. The collections object is to also give us a snapshot into history so we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. The collections historically significance is that it is associated unfortunately with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history. Ship’s deadeye comprising a thick round wooden disc, pierced by 3 similarly sized and shaped holes from one flat side through to the other, in a triangle formation. It has been polished a rich dark colour and a crude mouth has been carved below the 'eyes' to create a curio effect. These alterations are most likely to have been made after the object was retrieved from the sea, (when it was used as a doorstop).Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, deadeye, loch ard, rigging

Range cards are used to estimate ranges between certain objects or positions. Military personnel use range cards as temporary maps to identify objects and ranges for fire control and other military operations. Corporal Bob Gladwin served in Vietnam, but this range card would have been used after the Australian withdrawal from Vietnam in 1973. Range cards were everyday objects used by soldiers throughout the 20th century. They represent the day to day life of military personnel in bases and in the field. Green plastic card, square with rounded edges. Has a series of white, concentric circles in the centre of the front, with white text explaining use. Owner's name marked on the rear.Front: Various markings and text. Rear: CPL Bob Gladwinrange card, army, australia

This small set of scales was possibly used by the Former Shire of Ballarat for the weighing of letters and other small objects.Means by which mail and other small things of the day were weighed.Small set of scales on a wooden base.Two pans one is rectangular and the other is round,the balance beam is attached to a decorative balance arm.Nilscales.tools.weights and measures.measuring device

Topacain is a surface contact anaesthetic for dental procedures. This object would have been used for dentistry procedures.A kit, containing a brass cartridge syringe with three cartridges. One cartridge [with red and white label lettering], contains eleven hypodermic needles. A second cartridge is labelled "Topacain".anaesthesia

The object was presented to Brintons Carpets in 1999 as a thankyou gift for ongoing support along with one 'The Egyptian' Rug.W7186 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.To all at Brintons Carpets to thank you for your ongoing support of the National Wool Museum February 1999 E.Triarico Curator Michael Jerinic Old Weaver Andrew Moritz Director Bill Vos x Brintons Weaver 1960 Annette Welkamp Pharaohs Project Manager National Wool Museum Rug The Egyptian A unique wool rich product Certificate of Authencity This is to certify that Brintons Carpets is the owner of a National Wool Museum Limited Edition Rug No. 106.national wool museum brintons australia pty ltd, triarico, ms elizabeth - national wool museum moritz, mr andrew - national wool museum, geelong, victoria

This is an object retrieved from the wreck of the Joseph H Scammell lost off Point Danger at Torquay in 1891.The Scammell was one of the trading vessels lost off the south coast of Victoria in the days of sail.Rectangular plain glass dishshipwrecks great ocean road victoria, shipwreck, great ocean road, port phillip heads, point danger, torquay, victoria, joseph h. scammell, new york city, 1891

The official records of the Lioness Club of Kew, of which this object is a part, are held in trust by the Kew Historical Society.The Lioness Club of Kew was the first Lioness Club in the Melbourne area. As such its records are of Historic and Social Significance as a record of post-war community organisations run by women. As the records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of deposit, they are well provenanced. They comprise albums, objects, and a history of the Club so provide a complete picture of the Club's operation.Brass Bell, with attached wooden gavel. The bell was used in meetings of the Kew Lioness Club from about 1978 to 1992. The wooden gavel was made by Ray Boothroyd. The bell is engraved with the names of past presidents of the Kew Lioness Club."Lioness Club of Kew / Past Presidents / Helen Joyce 1978-1979, 1979-1980 / Dorothy Cameron 1980-1981 / Valerie Newbegin 1981-1982 / Prue Molnar 1982-1983 / Edna Cartwright 1983-84 / Helen Joyce 1984-1985 / Kathleen Holgate 1985-1986 / Deborah Davis 1986-1987 / Lynette Bell 1987-1988 / Prue Molnar 1988-1989 / Judy Brown 1989-1990 / valerie Ayres 1990-1991 / Deborah Davis 1991-1992"lioness club of kew, women's groups - kew - (vic), bells

This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Number 17, SEC Bendigo Tramways Cap, made from green wool felt, black vinyl strap with two silver SEC buttons and a black vinyl peak, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, Melbourne

This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Small booklet with hard, brown cover.Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd (Publishers)

This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Green, woollen coat with cotton lining, leather trim and brass buttons.

Used over leather Horse collar to attach to cart or other heavy object, late 1800'sImported and sold by Holden and FrostBlack painted full steel Hames with bracket hookMade in England WARRANTED STEEL, Kangaroo imprinthames, black steel, equine