A Hobbies' steel tennis racquet, with a vinyl handle grip winding up the tapering shaft to the open throat. Head of racquet is tension tightened, as can be seen by the screw, nut, and spring projecting from the base of the head. Racquet string is piano wire. Materials: Metal, Glue, Paint, String, Glue, Vinyl, Leather, Inktennis

A Dura-Fiber prototype tennis racquet, featuring open throat, handle grip wrapped in brown leather and plastic butt cap. Vinyl strings, blue spraypainted logo in centre of net. No other labelling. White shaft/shoulders. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Paint, Leather, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Plastictennis

A Head Professional squash racquet (.1), with racquet head cover (.2). Racquet primarily comprises of a frame made from a singular piece of tubular metal, secured by a plastic bridge across the throat, and the hardened plastic handle below. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Leather, Ink, Nylon, Vinyl, Synthetic material, Metal, Inktennis

A Wilson Future Star tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features model name. Lower shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features quatrefoil perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Adhesive tape, Ribbon, Plastictennis

A Wilson Chris Evert, Miss Chris tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features model name. Base of shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features quatrefoil perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Plastic, Ribbontennis

A Regent Hawk New Model tennis racquet. Regent logo features across the base of the head. Model name, with a linear image of a swooping hawk feature on the throat. Inscription along shaft: TOURNAMENT FULL OVERLAY. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Paint, Leather, Adhesive tape, Plastictennis

A Regent Hawk New Model tennis racquet. Regent logo features across the base of the head. Model name, with a linear image of a swooping hawk feature on the throat. Inscription along shaft: TOURNAMENT FULL OVERLAY. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Paint, Leather, Adhesive tape, Plastictennis

The business was specialised in making salt-glazed stoneware articles, including utilitarian or decorative bottles, jugs and jars, much of it intended for inns and pubs. The backbone of the business was a wide range of utilitarian wares, mostly stone wares, including storage jars, tankards and the like, and later extending to pipes for drains, lavatories and other bathroom ceramics. From 1853 to 1902 its wares were marked Doulton & Co., then from 1902, when a royal warrant was given, Royal Doulton. The company always made some more decorative items, initially still mostly stoneware, and from the 1860s the firm made considerable efforts to get a reputation for design, in which it was largely successful, as one of the first British makers of art pottery. Initially, this was done through artistic stoneware's made in Lambeth, but in 1882 the firm bought a Burslem factory, which was mainly intended for making bone china table wares and decorative items. An early utilitarian stoneware item made by a well-known company that specialised in making salt-glazed items that later earned a reputation for making stoneware art objects. brown glazed earthenware bottle, circular grooves at throat of bottle x 3, cylindrical shape, narrow neck, makers stamp on side, large chip at opening, multiple small chips on sides. no stopper. paper label taped to front -Baked clay jar unearthed during demolition of the Edward Wilson Wing 1999 Doulton Lambeth stamp base of front - makers mark. label -paper label taped to front -Baked clay jar unearthed during demolition of the Edward Wilson Wing 1999ahnl, edward wilson wing alfred hospital, baked clay jar

The pay books relate to : John Donaldson Gardiner. Enlisted in the AIF on 26.6.1915 Regt No 2832 age 29 years 7 months in the 9th Reinforcements to the 5th BN. Embark for Eygpt 10.9.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, hospital 10.5.1916 injury to Rib and Knee, rejoin unit 21.5.1916, hospital 18.1.1917 with Septic Throat, rejoin unit 2.2.1917, hospital 5.4.1917 with Influenza, rejoin unit 10.5.1917, hospital 8.10.1917 with Scabies then while on leave Sprained left ankle serious, rejoin unit possibly 11.2.1918, hospital 26.10.1918 with Influenza, embark for Australia 25.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 15.5.1919 medically unfit..1) Pay book Serial number 126092 brown colour covers 16 pages, front has space for details (all blurred), entries are in blue pen or pencil, stamped in purple “Discharged”. .2) Pay book Serial number 126092 dark brown covers with black tape on edges 10 pages with a single slip pasted in the back, entries are in blue pen or pencil, stamped “Cancelled” Entries relate to pay and deductions also inoculations.On Both. “ Pay book No 5025, Gardiner, John Donaldson, Regt No 2832, Pres, Pte"pay books, administrative, records

This item(razor) was used by men, only before fashion dictated that women should shave their legs and underarms. There is information that this razor was first used circa 1922 and it lasted up until circa 1958. It permitted the user to have a compact shaving apparatus at hand in any environment. It provided a safe and easy way of sharpening the more permanent blade. This type of razor replaced the straight, open, or cut-throat razors. The mobility of this item was further enhanced by Gillette with their double bladed disposable razor. Time taken(shaving) and costs involved where crucial factors in the ever growing pace of domestic lifestyle in the post 1920s.This historical item presents that, even though the Kiewa Region was an inland rural settlement which in the 1920's was not as close to "modern" fashions and "gadgets", the basic living conditions where still maintained at city levels. This particular razor was in its heyday a sophisticated safety razor and brought down the demand for the services of the "professional" barber(shaver). One of the problems of the superseded straight razor was the high levels of cuts and nicks to the face. As this particular razor was fairly expensive it would have been used by men who were in the middle to upper socio-economical position in Kiewa Valley before the late 1950'sThis item is a Sheffield steel(stamped inside) metal box(Viscount model) containing a red leather fine shaving strap and in its lid a grey honing stone. Both bottom and top lids are removable to allow for replacements of strap and stone. On the bottom lid appears "The Whetter" trade mark, registered in the U.S.A. in 1950.Three bands of a Greek key pattern has been pressed on the lid. A circled identification inscription. " ROLLS RAZOR Ltd, MADE IN ENGLAND" and patented information appears within this inscription. "Patented in England and Abroad. English patents numbers 467383. 284428. 242718. 242717" On the outside of the base lid within a circle are "ROLLS RAZOR" and the sketch of a long haired naked man (side view), crouched, with both hands stretched forward operating the razor. On a slab underneath are the words "The Whetter"safety razor, non disposable, men's shaving implement

Until suction became available in the 1930s, maintenance of a clear airway during oral and nasal surgery relied on posturing of the patient, mopping with sponges or the temporary placement of swabs or throat guards. Removal of surgical debris such as polyps, blood clots or foreign bodies could only be effected by the finger or devices such as probangs. The Probang is inserted blind (perhaps guided by a finger), the main shaft can then be held in the left hand whilst the right hand withdraws the inner tube. This results in a fanning out of the linear strands which are visible proximal to the tip. Held in this position the instrument is withdrawn and is supposed to scoop out the offending mass. Long flexible metal rod covered in gum resin sheath with a ring grip at the proximal end and a smooth metal rounded edge tip for insertion into the airway for clearing of obstructive matter.Stamped onto gum resin sheath: MADE FOR / CARL ZOELLER BRISBANE / GERMANY Stamped onto gum resin sheath in gold leaf: [indecipherable - presumably manufacturer's label]probang, flexible, oral, airway, horsehair, anaesthesia, obstruction, dr sharkey, lidcombe state hospital

Clothing. Black, crushed velvet cape with a slightly peaked turn back collar, featuring a 6 cm wide ruched panel at each side front collar. Two circular diamente buttons 2.50 cm diameter fasten the front of the circular 15 cm deep yoke. Two bound button holes fasten the buttons at the throat.costume, female, 3/4 length black velvet evening cape

Long sleeved blue and white paisley patterned men's shirt. Single yoke. Six X 1 cm clear buttons on front plackett .8 cm buttons at neckline and either of throat for button down rolled collar.Breast pocket on LHS. 6.5 cm cuffs on sleeves. Sleeve placketts fastened with 1 cm buttons at wrist.Label at centre back neckline, ''Eterna'' ''M'' ''Imported cotton''.costume, male, men's paisley shirt

A Dayton tennis racquet, with a steel head, and small, open throat, and, wooden shaft and deep-grooved handle. Racquet strings made from piano wire. Small metallic plaque on shaft on obverse, with image of tennis player, reads: DAYTON/STEEL/RACQUET. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Paint, Leather, Inktennis

A Dayton-built, Wilson Indestructo, wholly metallic tennis racquet, with a wood or cork fibre handle grip wrapped around lower shaft. Strung with piano wire along and across head and open throat. Model and manufacturing details engraved into underside of butt cap. Materials: Metal, Glue, Paint, String, Cord, Wood fibretennis

An unstrung Atlas 'Club' tennis racquet, with cloth tape reinforced shoulders, plastic ribbon whipping on shoulders and shaft, and a fine grooved handle. Model name and emblem on throat on obverse, manufacturer's logo across the shaft, and 'A' trademark on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Leather, Nylon, Ink, Plastic, Cloth tapetennis

A wooden racquet with white, red, blue, and gold paint work, featuring a head and neck monochrome illustration of John Newcombe on the throat, on both sides. Inscription from head to handle, on obverse: JOHN NEWCOMBE/JUNIOR/SLAZENGER/SMOOTH. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Paint, Plastictennis

A Cortland Victor tennis racquet, with plastic whipping on shoulders and shaft, vinyl handle grip and butt cover, and plastic end wrap. Throat features the model name. Shaft on obverse features Cortland trademark featuring tennis player in front of ball. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Plastic, Vinyl, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Adhesive tapetennis

A Sportcraft Ambassador tennis racquet, with open throat, fibreglass cross-lamination, ribbon whipping around shaft, and leather handle grip with X-formation perforations. Model name features across base of head. Sportcraft logo features along shaft. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ribbon, Fibreglass, Rubbertennis

An unstrung Dunlop prototype, wood-fibreglass composite racquet with oversize head and open throat/split shaft. Only adhesive label, on lower shaft on obverse reads: 361 GRAMS/31.9 CMS. Handle grip is still sealed in plastic wrap-around. Materials: Wood, Plastic, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Adhesive tape, Fibreglasstennis

A 'Birmal' model tennis racquet manufactuerd by Birmingham Aluminium Casting (1903) Co. Ltd. Has open throat and handle wrapped with string, metal butt cap and metal strings. Manufacturer name embossed on one edge of shaft. Model name and words: 'ALL METAL' embossed on other edge of shaft. Materials: Metal, Stringtennis

A Dura-Fiber XT-Boron tennis racquet, featuring IPC core, open throat, handle grip wrapped in brown leather and plastic butt cap. Manufacturer's logo on shaft and butt cap. Plastic strips around head as anchor for strings. Materials: Wood, Metal, Fibre, Leather, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Plastic, Inktennis

A Dura-Fiber Lite tennis racquet, featuring IPC core, orange frame with open throat, handle grip wrapped in brown leather and plastic butt cap. Manufacturer's logo on shaft and butt cap. Plastic strips around head as anchor for strings. Materials: Wood, Metal, Fibre, Leather, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Plastic, Inktennis

A PK-15 tennis racquet with open throat and handle wrapped with leather. Vinyl strings & plastic butt cap. Handle wrapped in plastic packaging wrap. Adhesive label on wrap marked with: 'PK-15...50/50'. Reinforcement strip along crown. Materials: Graphite, Leather, Vinyl, Ink, Adhesive tape, Adhesive label, Plastictennis

A Lacoste metal tennis racquet with open throat and handle wrapped with perforated leather. Vinyl strings anchored to metal wire wrapped around head. Plastic butt cap with manufacturer information. Yellow plastic reinforcement in lower shaft features manufacturer's crocodile logo. Materials: Metal, Leather, Vinyl, Adhesive tape, Adhesive label, Plastictennis

A Coming Star tennis racquet, with cloth tape shoulder reinforcements, string whipping around shoulders and shaft, and a fine-grooved handle. Model name features across throat on obverse. Storage recommendations, in french, feature across butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Cloth, Painttennis

A Slazenger Panther Club squash racquet (1), with vinyl cover (2). Racquet primarily comprises of a frame made from a singular piece of tubular metal, secured by a plastic bridge across the throat, and the hardened plastic handle below. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Synthetic material, Ink, Nylon, Vinyl, Synthetic material, Ink, Plastic, Metaltennis

Two Slazenger Phantom Silver Junior, graphite/composite squash racquets (.1-.2), with open throat, and synthetic handle grip which is still sealed in original plastic wrap. Racquets accompanied by vinyl covers. Materials: Graphite, Nylon, Ink, Adhesive tape, Synthetic material, Plastic, Composite Materials, Vinyl, Ink, Plastic, Metaltennis

Four wooden Tournament badminton racquets (.1-.4), with purple adhesive tape whipping around shoulders and shaft, blue painted throat and lower shaft, bare, fine-grooved handle, and plastic burgundy butt cover. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Nylon, Ink, Adhesive tape, Metal, Paint, Leather, Plastic, Glue, Clothtennis

A Wilson, Mary Hardwick Match Point tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features decal head and neck illustration of Hardwick. Lower shaft and plastic butt cap features 'W' trademark. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Adhesive tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Paint, Plastic, Plastictennis