The knitting needle gauge was used as a guide to the needle sizes used in Britain and Australia before metric measurements were adopted for weights and measures in the mid 1970's.A silver metal knitting needle gauge in the shape of a bell with different sized holes in the middle numbered from 1-5 and slots around both sides numbered from 6-22. These holes were used as a guide to gauge the size of knitting needles. The numbers and lettering have been engraved into the metal.KNITTING / PIN SIZE / IS WIDTH / OF SLOTShandcrafts, knitting, knitting gauge, george evans collection

Golden Lister hand piece produced in the late 1906's, part of the Lister Ace Family. Hand piece has a wide fork and is missing its comb.Golden lister no.60695 shearing handpiece.Golden Lister

Belonged to Joan Fitzmaurice, mother in law of donor, who got the bag from her mother (Mrs Wharton) in England in the 1940's. Joan was a Knitter not a sewer.A cream linen bag - half circle pleated onto a yoke with a strap handle. Yoke decorated with appliqued crinoline lady in an embroidered cottage garden of hollyhocks. Border and strap in green embroidery. Body of bag decorated in petit - point of vase of flowers.handcrafts, knitting

Coat was issued by The Gas & Fuel Company to Phil Bennett who was employed by them during 1960's. Phil Bennett was an uncle of Society Member, Bob Gardiner.Man's full length, (OS) raincoat with metal press stud closings and two flap pocketsDIC. Driclad Industrial Clothingcostume, male working

These images came with other memorabilia from former 6481 Private S G Carley who served as a divisional observer with HQ 1st Division in France WWI.A collection of four coloured pictures of caps, epaulets and sword knots used to distinguish WWI German regiments, all glued to a board.german, regiment, carley, wwi

Side view of brick building, possibly a workshop for the Queensland Institute for the Blind. A 1920's car stands to the rear of the building, possibly loading or unloading people or items.1 x black and white photographqueensland institute for the blind, buildings

This photograph shows the Linton Street oval in Moorabbin in the early 1960's before it was redeveloped to become the home ground and club headquarters of the St Kilda Football ClubThe arrival of the St Kilda Football Club to Moorabbin was a significant event in the social and commercial development of Moorabbin. The presence of a VFL football team in the community created a sense of identity and belonging for many. Black and white photograph of a sporting oval. There are people on the field and more people lining the outside edge of the field. A row of parked cars is visible across the foreground.Handwritten in red ink: 60%city of moorabbin, moorabbin, st kilda football club, linton street oval

Sapper L S Sempel of Royal Australian Engineers traded an Australian Army shirt for this knife, then used it to probe for mines during his service, 1966-1967.Knife with metal blade attached to a wooden handle and bolt hilt. The handle is made up of six wooden spheres joined to the blade. A wooden bolt secures the spheres.Shelham 4131 Japan inscribed on the knife blade.knife, mines, survival knife, us army kabar knife, kabar, engineer, sapper, vietnam, trade, sempel, ka-bar

Photograph of the Kew and Malvern Depots football teams early 1930's. Photo undated. Has 25 players and team officials in the image. Photographed at an oval with a grandstand.Yields information about the members of a Kew and Malvern depots football clubs.Photograph mounted on heavy card within a printed border.Along the bottom edge in pencil "Q-M"tramways, sports, kew depot, football

This medieval castle in Oslo, Norway was built in the 1290's and has served as a fortress, military base, prison and more recently the temporary office of the Norwegian Prime Minister.Akershus Slott Akershus Castle Oslo, souvenier booklet with soft cover 27 pages written in Norwegian & English with colour photographs.place, building, castle, norway-oslo-castles

One of a series of illustrated envelopes which once contained letters hand drawn by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs McDonald in Wangaratta.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with drawing of two soldiers walking side by side Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Centre - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom left - "Who pinched Puds bottle?" ww2, envelope art

showing alterations to the dining room kitchen and sitting room area by removing a wall to open the space of original house built by Sydney and Frances Allen in 1920's Colour photograph of interior of house at 133 Myers St. Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also two photographs showing the alterationshouses, people, architecture

Henry & Steven Smith, a father and son hardware business started by Henry Smith in the mid 1950's. 209 Canterbury Road. Sepia photograph taken in 1989Sepia photographcanterbury, smith> henry, smith> steven, canterbury road

Standing on a drum is Mr Albert E Clark, Manager of Lakes Oil Limited a company from 1942until 1950's. Win Clark a hat, others are unidentifiedBlack and white photograph of oil flowing from MacCulloch No. 2 Oil Bore North Arm Lakes Entranceoil and gas industry, engineering, social history

The Ansonia Clock Company was founded in Connecticut in 1851 and moved to a factory in New York in 1878. It ceased operations in 2006. This clock can be dated to c. 1870's.Wooden American Kitchen clock made by the Ansonia Clock company with acid etched glass door showing a peacock and birds, chromed disc pendulum and winding key. Clock has a 30 hour movement with time and strike, partial paper label on back.Ansonia Clock Company New York USAhorology, clocks, ansonia

Used by the company on the W class tramcar bodies it built for the MMTB in the 1920's. Second copy ex W2 322. See item 2430 for another example. Demonstrates the method of recording who built the tramcar body.Builders Plate, sign - pressed brass sheet with burnished black background around the raised letters - "Coach Work by Holdens Motor Body Builders Ltd Adelaide & Melbourne". Has screws holes in each corner. Two copies held.builders plate, adelaide, tramcar, signs, tramcars, holdens, new trams, w class, tram 322

Part of Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) uniform mid to late 1970's. Worn by members of the WRAAC posted to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo.Pair of Womens WRAAC high heeled black court shoes. Upper part and lining leather, non leather sole. 1. Left), 2. Right.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, wraac uniform

The actual history of this object relating to Warrnambool is unknown at this stageSome photos have been identified as local people from WarrnamboolLeather bound. Brown. Engrave with Gold and Black. Ornate scrolled, embossed work on cover with The words The Colonial Family Album on the front, back and spine engraved. Metal locking clasp is broken. 23 pages. Binding in blue tape. Each page is highly decorated changing on each page, facing pages match each other, colours used are gold, red, blue, pink and green. Photos are taken mid 1870's to late 1880's by photographers from Melbourne, Portland & Ballarat. Sepia photos, 20 large frames of men & women, 20 small oval & round topped oblong frames. Collection of Women, Men, Teenagers and children. Each photo slides in from the bottom of frame through a small slot.album. photographs. photographers. ornate art work., warrnambool historical society

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. On track: the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Provincial Tramways - Bendigo division, on April 16, 1972. Back row: B. Hopgood, N. Brockley, S. Palmer, T. Hulls, P. Knight, J.Shaw, R. Kurzke, S. Gregory, K. Caughlan, J. Williams and A. James. Middle row: G. Dole, M. Picker, E. Threfall, W. Hope, L.R. Brown, R. Nickson, A.Reed, D. Perdon, H. Harvey and E.R. Pollard. Front row: J. Evans, J. Wirth, A.J. Harrison, F.T. Wilson, H. Tueno, G.C. James, A. Moss, D. Hester, R. Writh, J. Hogan, G. Sang, K. Grenfell and J. Boston. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Small, oval waist length portrait of Soln Small, oval waist length portrait of Soln S. Allsop. He is wearing a jacket over a waistcoat. The jacket is buttoned at the neck. He also has a watch chain. He is seated in a chair with his left arm resting on the chair's armrest. Photographer's name and address printed on the front and back. Printed on the back is 'Prize Medal, Wisbech Industrial & Fine Art Exhibition May 1886. S. Allsop. He is wearing a jacket over a waistcoat. The jacket is buttoned at the neck. He also has a watch chain. He is seated in a chair with his left arm resting on the chair's armrest. Photographer's name and address printed on the front and back. Printed on the back is 'Prize Medal, Wisbech Industrial & Fine Art Exhibition May 1886.Edward Johnson, Lower Hill House, Wisbechphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of soln s allsop, edward johnson

School uniform items worn by Gundrill children in the 1970's - attending Numurkah Secondary CollegeOld 1950/60's brown suitcase with 1970's Numurkah Secondary College uniforms inside: 1 x Blue Cap with NSC logo on front, 1 x Grey Straw Hat with blue & gold banding and NSC logo on front, 2 x Grey V-neck Jumpers with blue & gold banding on neck and sleeves, 1 x Grey Blazer with NSC logo on breast pocket, 1 x Grey Pleated Tunic, 1 x Blue & White Check Dress, 1 x Blue Elastic Necktie with light blue & gold diagonal stripes, 1 x Blue T-Shirt with large white NSC logo on the front, 1 X Blue Windcheater with large gold NSC logo on the frontNSC logo on some items (see above) "Gundrill" embroidered on the inside of most items of clothingnumurkah secondary college, uniforms, school, gundrill, clothes, suitcase

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. Shelley Railway Station - Shelley was once Victoria's highest railway station, located 781 metres above sea level. The Shelley Railway Station was opened in 1916 and closed in 1979. The railway was used early in its life to transport farmer’s livestock from the Upper Murray to Wodonga. From the 1950s the railway was used heavily to transport equipment and machinery from Wodonga to the Upper Murray to help build the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme. The Snowy Hydro Scheme was completed in 1974 and after several years of low level use, the railway was closed. Some remnants of the Shelley Station passenger platform can still be seen today, along with some information boards. The Shelley Railway Station now forms part of the High Country Rail Trail.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Left to Right: Fireman Bert Cadman, Driver Wally Riley, Guard Hugh Fraser. Locomotive S300 - the ‘Matthew Flinders’ The S class diesel locomotives were built by Clyde Engineering in 1957 for the Victorian Railways. Designed as premier express passenger diesels, they assumed the ‘S class’ title from a fleet of steam locomotives. They were also given names of famous Australians. The S300 took the name ‘Matthew Flinders’. In 1962, S300 was converted from the Victorian broad gauge of 5’3” to the New South Wales gauge of 4’8.5”, in order to operate the new Southern Aurora between Sydney & Melbourne. As the locomotive grew older it was removed from these duties and was sold to Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia (CFCLA) in 2004. It is now owned by a private owner and is on loan to the Canberra Railway Museum.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, s class locomotive

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Left to right: W. Orchard, Hec Lloyd, Jack Hinchcliffe, Charlie Edmondson, George Lynch, Jack Bowden, Driver Tommy Black. "Edward Henty" Considered by many to be Victorian Railways' greatest passenger locomotives, the 4 S class steam locomotives were the first 3 cylinder steam locomotives. This small class was built to run the Melbourne to Albury passenger trains and spent their entire careers on the North East line. They were built unstreamlined and ran in this condition until 1937. The streamlining modifications complimented the all new "Spirit Of Progress" carriages. The S class ran the "Spirit" until 1952 at which time the newly delivered B class diesels took over. Locomotive S302 - the "Edward Henty" was withdrawn in July 1954, having covered 1,446,468 miles. On the locomotive in the background "EDWARD HENTY"railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, steam locomotive 302, edward henty

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were from 2002. Football legends: do you recognise any of these faces? Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Football legends: this photo appeared in the Bendigo Advertiser on Saturday. Elaine Gledhill of Bendigo tell us it is the Marong Football Club in 1946-47. Back row from left: R. March, B. Runnek, J. Burton, A. Andrews, H. Trahair,, B. Burton, L. Gooch, H. Andrews, G. Hunt, C. Gledhill. Centre row: G. Cocks, S. Gledhill, H. Bolitho, S. Bolitho, L.Girvan. Front row: B. Enever, R. Andrews, B. Hunt, J. Barr, J. Shearer, R. Trahair. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. The Susan Jones Memorial Trophy was donated by Robert and Evelyn Jones in memory of their decesed daughter Susan. It was awarded to the Junior Club Champion. Winners as inscribed on this trophy: 1979-1982 Gene Forde; 1983-1985 D. Lindrea; 1988-1989 S. Gibson; 1991 P. Gibson; 1992 and 1994 D. Banks; 1993 Not presented; 2001 S. Eldridge; 2002 G. Catterall; 2003-2004 J. Livock.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer and 4 gilt plastic angels on timber trophy on timber base."Thomastown Golf Club. Congratulations Bob Jones on playing 351 games and attending 400 games 3-12-1995" engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, evelyn jones, susan jones memorial trophy

Thomas' pharmacy operated from Fairy Street in Warrnambool, initially from 90 fairy Street on the corner of Fairy and Koroit Streets then later moving to 140 Fairy Street on the corner of Fairy and Lava Streets. Mrs W L Hobson is noted as the pharmacist in the 1970's. Olive oil in the 1970's was used primarily to moisten and cleanse dry skin.It has also been used as a laxative. It is generally well tolerated and considered safe for skin care for babies. A commonly used product which has multiple uses.Clear glass bottle with long narrowed neck. White screw top and dusty blue and white paper label with black text. Small sticker on right side of label. Filled with olive oil. Thomas' Pharmacy Warrnambool Phone 622907 on sticker. Sigma Company Limited Melbourne Australia on bottom of label. 1270 and crown on the bottom of the bottle.thomas pharmacy, warrnambool, olive oil

Pedal Clubs began in the late 1950's to encourage safety, to stimulate interest in getting out into nature, to teach owners how to look after their bikes; to provide to young and old opportunities for healthy recreation; to provide enjoyment and fellowship for all lovers of the open spaces and to develop greater skills in cycling. From the 1970's onwards the clubs developed competitions to encourage safe bike handling and skills. These clubs generally relied on parents to run the competitions for the children in their locations. These clubs provided opportunities for healthy recreation and in addition contributed to social cohesiveness in local communities.Handwritten minutes, reports, correspondence of Geelong West Pedal Club 1986; photographs of club members at club activity days; newspaper articles.geelong west pedal club; sir hubert opperman; 1985; 1986;

The Bendigo Easter Fair was established in 1871 to fundraise for the hospital and the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. Annie Mary (Mollie) Sibson was a nursing sister at the Bendigo Hospital in the late 1920's and early 1930's until her marriage to Dr Eugene Sandner in 1933, although Mollie did continue to hold an unpaid position on the Board of Management of the hospital for many years afterwards. Mollie served as Mayoress of Bendigo from 1978 – 1979 when Eugene was elected Mayor of Bendigo.Set of three, small black and white photographs. all photographs are taken onsite at Bendigo Hospital. 0140.1; Exterior of building with long driveway and fountain. 0140.2; Exterior, group photograph with three nurses at front gates of building. 0140.3 Exterior, four nurses sitting on fountain. Mollie Sibson is centre, seated on step.Verso; 0140.2 & 0140.3 both stamped with Bendigo Kodak Film Service.eugene and mollie sandner collection, bendigo hospital, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, mollie sibson, bendigo easter fair, mayor sandner, mayoress sandner