This pair of 19th century candleholders were presented to Nazareth House Ballarat by J.A.Chalk one of Ballarat's richest 19th century gold-mining entrepeneurs. J.A.Chalk was a partner in the Madam Berry Mines together with Martin Loughlin and William Bailey and was Manager of the Buninyong Estate Co., the Band and Barton Co., the Sebastopol Plateau Co., and the Prince of Wales and Bonshaw Co. mines in 1887. Chalk was a Quaker and benefactor to many Ballarat institutions. He arranged for the Council Chambers to be made available for meetings of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in the mid 19th century.One of a pair of large 19th century ornamented candle holders for use in the Chapel at Nazareth House Ballarat presented by 19th century Ballarat philanthropist and gold-mining magnate.The candleholders are in two separate sections the heavy lead-filled brass base with demountable seven-branched candleholders surmounting the base. The lower portion or base form a single candlestick when the branched top section is removed. The branches are decorated with styalised rose petals and the tops of each base decorated with rims of neo-gothic coronas.Presented with King Regards By J.A.Chalk Ballarat.candleholders, candlesticks, nazareth house, ballarat. j.a.chalk, madam berry mines, goldmining, entrepenauer, buninyong, sebastopol, prince of wales, bonshaw co, quaker, society of friends.

A sepia photograph of Muriel Stepto (nee Wood) taken in the late 19th century. This item is significent because it records an examople of early 19th century infant dress in caulfield.

This key is an good example of keys used in 19th century Victorian Goldfield gaols.This key is significant in that many of the original goldfield gaols are now closed to general public and we have objects to remind us of their past.Old Ararat gaol key Metal with dents and scratches from use -gaol, prison, incarceration

Watsonia to Jolimont Day Return train ticket dated 19th April 1961.Train tickets were used in the metropolitan area before Travelcards and Myki.Card, printed both sides, red and white card with black ink.travel ticket, transportation

Advertising material for the Watsonia High School fete held on 19th March 1966.Digital copy of collage of advertising material for school fete.watsonia high school fair 1968, watsonia high school

Mrs Merle Neumann at Watsonia High School Fete 19th March 1966.Digital copy of colour photograph. watsonia high school fair 1966

Shows a bullock team, typically used for "heavy haulage" up to the 19th century.A typical scene for the local area in the 19th century.Photocopy of sepia toned photograph. Depicts bullock team. In pen: "Bullock Team thought to be near Yarrambat".yarrambat, bullock team, 19th century transportation

This wooden table is a classic, simple design seen in kitchens in the 19th and 20th centuryThe table is representative of furniture of the 19th and 20th centuryTable; wooden with four wooden turned legs, varnished, and unvarnished top. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, furniture, table, kitchen table, dining

The Padbury family were the dominant funeral directors in Kew in the 19th and 20th centuries. Sepia photographic positive of Mrs Emmeline Lovell Ratten (nee Padbury) (1860-1941). It would appear that the later inscription on the reverse is incorrect as Frederick Ratten married Emmeline Padbury in 1885.Postcard format: "Auntie Ratten (nee Florence Padbury) wife of Fred Ratten - Kew councillor. Florence Avenue named in her honour". Stamp upper left: "The Allen Studio, 318 Smith Street, Collingwood." Postcard stamp upper right: "Kodak Australia".padbury family, ratten family, florence padbury, florence ratten, florence avenue -- kew (vic.)

Manufactured by Holden and Frost during 19th and 20th century, Civilian and Military useManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostNickel plated horse bit with four ringsequine, horse bit, military, civilian

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for. agriculture and civilian use c1900Nickel plated roller half buckle equine, agriculture, civilian, military c1900, buckle half

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and Frost Imported c1900 and retailed by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use c1910Nickel plated roller half buckle equine, military, agriculture, civilian ca 1910, buckle half

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use65 ml ring made from brassNilequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca1910, brass ring

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian useNickel plated covert snap used on horse tackleequine, military, agriculture, c1900, covert snap

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use C1900Nickel plated double snap clipequine, military, agriculture, c1900, double snap clip

Used on horst tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use. C1900Nickel plated covert snap used as an equestrian accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, covert snap

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostNickel plated steel swivel used as an equestrian accessoryequine, military, swivel, c1900

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use. C1900Nickel plated steel covert snaphorse, military, agriculture, c1900, covert snap

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost for military, agricultural and civilian use d shaped metal ring used as an equine accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, girth strap ring

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost for military, aagricultural and civilian use C1900Steel D Girth used as an equine accessoryequine, military, agricultural, civilian c1900, girth strap ring

Used on horse tackle in the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured b Holden and FrostManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost for military, agricultural and civilian use C1900Brass D ring used in an equine accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, girth strap ring

used on horse tackle for show events late 19th early 20th centuriesused and imported by Holden and Frost C1900Nickle plated dress half buckle used for "dress" equine piecesengraved "dress" half buckleequine, civilian, show piece c1900, dress half buckle

used on horse tackle by Holden and Frost during the 19th and early 20th centuriesSold by Holden and Frost during the 19th and early 20th centuryNickel plated steel ring as imported then used or sold by Holden and Frostequine military, civilian, agricultural c1900, ring

Used on horse tackle by Holden and Frost during 19th and early 20th centuriesUsed and sold by Holden and Frost in the manufacture of equine equipment pieces Ca1900Brass Half brass buckle as imported by Holden and Frostequine military, civilian, agriculture ca1900, buckle

used on horse tackle during 19th and early 20th century by Holden and FrostUsed on equine products made by Holden and Frost around the turn of the 20th centuryBrass half buckle for use on equine pieces Ca1900equine military, civilian, agricultural ca1900, buckle

Used on Horse tackle in the late 19th and early 20th century by Holden and frostUsed and sold by Holden and frost Circa 1900Brass half buckle with steel tongueequine civilian, military, agricultural ca1900, buckle

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostUsed and sold by Holden and Frost c1900Double tongued nickel plated roller bucklebuckle, equine, military, agriculrure, civilian

Used on Horse tackle during 19th and early 20th century by Holden and frostRectangular shaped double pin whole buckle imported by Holden and frostequine agricultural, military, civilian ca1900, buckle

Used by Holden and frost in Equine straps during 19th and early 20th centuryImported used and sold by Holden and FrostBrass oval shaped body buckle used by Holden and Frost as and in equine accessoriesequine equipment civilian, military ca1900, buckle