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Orbost & District Historical SocietyBread maker, Landers Frary and Clark, Early 20th century
Bread machines were made for quite a long time from the 1890's on. They came in different heights and capacities. The advertisements at the time stated that making bread with their machine was superior to hand kneading, This item is good example of a domestic appliance used when most foods were home-made. Access to commercial bread was limited in rural areas and housewives became skilled at bread-making.Metal bucket with lid. Lid has hole in centre through which a handle for turning the dough hook comes. Grey rusty coloured.Put in all liquids first, then flour, turn 3 minutes, raise in pail. After raising, turn until dough forms a ball. Take off cross piece, lift out dough with kneader.bread domestic-appliance bread-maker food-technology bakery -
Orbost & District Historical Societyhay knife, c. 1900 - 1950
Used in agriculture in the Orbost district, to cut hay or silage, most likely on the Mundy farm. The original Mundy family moved to a land "selection" at Betebolong in the early 1880's from Buchan. A large flat iron blade with an iron handle attached. The blade is sharper on the bottom side and shows some evidence of perhaps having been serrated.agricultural-implement hay-silage-knife -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Programme - Bendigo Community Theatre The Mikado
"The Mikado" is a two act comic opera with the music by A. Sullivan and the libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It is a satire of late 19th century British society set in a fantasy Japan. It opened in March 1885.Bendigo Community Theatre & Arts program for 'The Mikado' production Green coloured program, title of The Mikado in red ink on front cover Red ink details of The Story, Characters & Cast names on inside page. No photos of cast members A4 size program folded in half (2 double sided pages), Program made from light cardboard. No dates mentioned souvenir programme, bendigo community theatre -
Wannon WaterPipe, Cast Iron Pipe
This 75 mm cast iron pipe was laid in 1920 and would have been cement lined in the 1960's. It was replaced during modifications of Jamieson Street Roundabout Pipe Works in 2013Cast Iron pipe - rust encrusted on the outside, cement lined on the insidewater, pipe, reticulation, -
Wannon WaterPipe, Cast Iron Pipe
This 75 mm cast iron pipe was laid in 1920 and would have been cement lined in the 1960's. It was replaced during modifications of Jamieson Street Roundabout Pipe Works in 2013 Rust encrusted on the outside, cement lined on the insidewater, pipe, reticulation -
Wannon WaterPipe, Cast Iron Pipe
This 100 mm cast iron pipe was laid in 1920 and would have been cement lined in the 1960's. It was replaced during modifications of Jamieson Street Roundabout Pipe Works in 2013 Rust Encrusted on the outside - cement lined on the incsidewater, pipe, reticulation -
Lake Bolac & District Historical SocietyColour photograph, Jan. 2011 Flood, Lake Bolac and Salt Creek
Jan. 2011 Flood. Debouchment from Lake Bolac into Salt Creek through the natural overflow (centre) and the channel (front left) dug in the 1920's. Photograph courtesy Bill Sharp.lake bolac, salt creek, flood, sharp. -
National Wool MuseumBook, The Geelong Woolbrokers' Association: Constitution, Rules, Regulations, Wool Selling Regulations and Conditions of sale of wool and grain, 1951
The Geelong Woolbrokers' Association: Constitution, Rules, Regulations, Wool Selling Regulations and Conditions of sale of wool and grain, 1951. Part of the NWM Woolbroker's Office exhibit until late 1990's.Mr Laird annotatedwool stores wool brokering, geelong woolbrokers' association, wool stores, wool brokering -
Stawell Historical Society IncDab Wyrrung Greenstone Axe, Hand Axe
First People's Stone Axe. Found 1960's Lake Lonsdale by Alan Tangey - Brought home for children. Mt Dryden quarry was where it came from. Pre European SettlementGreenstone- Oval - Smooth / Rough Surface. Rougher surface holding thumb Indent -
Unions Ballarat
Is it safe? Dead workers don't work, 1990s?
This is an OH&S manual targeted at construction industry workers. Includes issues such as asbestos, chemicals and use of tools. This is the third edition of the manual. The most recent copy of the manual is available from the CFMEU.Relevance to workplace health and safety and trade unions' stance on pertinent issues.Paperback book. Front cover: black background; green, white and red lettering.btlc, ballarat trades regional trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, oh&s, workplace safety, construction industry, asbestos -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Waste Transfer Station
The waste centre is situated next to Dandenong Creek and opposite Mahoneys Road Vermont South. Land fill was used until the 1980's when Whitehorse joined the "least Waste" program.Coloured photograph of the City of Whitehorse Recycling & Waste Centre, rear view. Situated in Vermont South near Dandenong Creekwaste transfer station, whitehorse transfer station, waste, recycling -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesProgramme - Graduation Ceremony Program, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, Graduation Ceremony & Official Opening of the Student Amenities Building, 1973
The Student Amenities Building was officially opened by the Hon. R. J. Hamer, Premier of Victoria. Also present: Ian Smith, Minister for Agriculture and Dr. D. S. Wishart, Director of Agriculture.graduation ceremony, student amenities building, sketch, burnley horticultural college, the hon. r. j. hamer, ian smith premier of victoria, minister for agriculture, dr. d. s. wishart, director of agriculture, graduation ceremony programme -
Mont De LanceyArtwork, other - Pot
An old teapot covered 'mosaic like' with pieces of broken china. A memento of familiar objects 'lost', a popular idea during the 1930's. From the home of an Aunt of Miss Margaret Mitchell. Round large teapot with coloured ceramic pieces attached all over the pot, rough texture, with a smooth base.teapots, mosaics -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Methylated Spirits Tea Warmer, Unknown
These tea warmers were used to keep the teapot warm when it was filled with tea, hence the name. This one was owned and used by Mrs M Larer, New Gisborne "Elderslie" in the 1920's.A silver plated round single burner tea warmer with a removable top grid with five support arms. It has a retractable metal 'wick' operated by turning a small round flat knob attached to the side. This knob is joined to the 'wick' with a long silver rod on the outside of the mechanism so the operator does not burn their fingers. The reservoir has two curved small handles on the side and an ornate filigree style pattern at the top rim. Inside the 'wick' section there is also a small knob with a tiny hole in the top to turn which releases pressure in the reservoir. stamped on the base is 'EPNS A1 London'containers, teapots, teapot warmers, tea accessories, pots -
Queen's CollegeLetter, December 13 1780
The address in Wesley's handwriting is now separated along the fold from the letter to Valton, and has on its verso a second letter written b S. Bradford to an unknown recipient at an unknown date.Letter 1780 December 13, London [to John Valton] from John Wesley. Holograph, signed. john wesley, john valton, samuel bradford -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Norman Bros, United Berry Growers Association of Victoria - Ledger and Cash Books, Unknown
These blank books, a Ledger and two Cash Books were used by the United Berry Growers Association of Victoria to record the account details for Cash and Contra entries. Contra entries represent the deposits or withdrawals of cash from bank or vice versa. Contra indicates transactions that affect both cash and bank.A large green cloth paper wavy patterned covered Norman Bros., Leger Book with burgundy tape on the spine. The end papers are blue marbled paper and the edges of the pages are marble coloured.This blank book was used by the United Berry Growers Association of Victoria as written on the front cover in copperplate writing. Inside the book on page A are three brief entries indicating which pages to see detailed accounts. Throughout the rest of the book various expenditures are listed, for example on pp. 71 and 72 is a list of General Expenses A/c. The Leger was used as a Statement of Accounts including Printing and Stationery and for other statements too. There are also two Cash Books, one with green wavy patterned covers and one with black paper hardcovers. Both have CASH BOOK stickers on the front with the name United Berry Growers Association of Victoria on one and the other has the initials U.B.G.A written in copperplate black ink. They cover the accounting details from 1923 - 1946non-fictionThese blank books, a Ledger and two Cash Books were used by the United Berry Growers Association of Victoria to record the account details for Cash and Contra entries. Contra entries represent the deposits or withdrawals of cash from bank or vice versa. Contra indicates transactions that affect both cash and bank.account books, accounts, business accounts, business records, documents, account records, financial records -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Minister for Public Transport Envelope, Minister for Public Transport, c.1990s
Envelope used in the office of the Minister for Public Transport during the 1990's for mailing Quarto size documents or publications. Office located at 589 Collins St. Melbourne, known as Transport House.A stationery that is associated with a now-evolved ministerial department which existed in the 1990s. White paper pre-printed envelope with a self sealing flap, printed for the Minister for Public Transport.public transport, letters, stationery, transport, minister for public transport -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Lake Tyers House, 1995
Lake Tyers House built 1886 by R Krokel of Bairnsdale as guest house and stop over being on the coastal road to Orbost and Merimbula. Guest house from 1886 to 1960's.Colour photograph taken at Lake Tyers House, a large timber dwelling built in Victorian Italianate style with two projecting faceted bay windows, corrugated iron roof. Three internal brick chimneys visible through roof. Situated on a prominent headland with a view of Lake Tyers. Lakes Tyers Victoriaaccommodation, guesthouses -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, The Bennett brothers as children : Tom, Bill, George & Charles
Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 13 lower left. The boys in the photograph were the sons of Linton butcher W.G. Bennett and his wife Susan, nee Williams.Sepia photograph of four young boys of varying ages, two standing behind two seated all wearing long trousers and jackets. "Bennett Bros Bill George Tom Charley".bill bennett, george bennett, tom bennett, charlie bennett, surman collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARDS WW1
1. Unidentified photo of Australian Soldier, Charlie O'B, may be Edward Charles O'Brien S/N 4557 who enlisted 20/7/1915 at Bendigo, 57th Inf Batt.1. Posed black and white photo of head and shoulders of Australian Soldier with a white background. 2. Posed black and white photo of an Australian soldier, standing looking into the camera.1. On front is written "Yours Sincerely, Charlie O'B". (possibly Edward Charles O'Brien). 2. Unidentified scribble at bottom.photographs, selby collection -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumVehicle - VC commodore sedan, 1980-1
Mid sized motor vehicle produced by Holden. Available with a range of engines from a 4 cyl through sixes and then to V8's. Was the first Holden to be fitted with electronic ignition throughout the range.Upgraded suspension over previous model, and was the first model Commodore to give electronic ignition throughout the range, produced and sold by GMHYellow coloured 4 door sedan with Chrome bumpers, Rectangular headlights mounted at the ends of a plastic rectangular grille. Indicators on the outside of the headlampsHolden emblem on both boot and grille, centrally mountedvehicle, holden, sedan -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Family Tree, Falconer Family Tree, c. 1800 - 1983
Copy of the Falconer Family Tree, handwritten/printed on A3/three folded. Many names. +Additional Keywords: Falconer / Meikleham, Thomas / Stuart, BethianBook - Falconer/Family in Australia. -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaFurniture - Desk, ship, 1800-1880
Because of the initials JV on the bottom part this portable desk possibly belonged to James Volum (1803-1884) The volum family originally from Peterhead, Scotland, had a long seafaring history. Several members of the family were mates, ship captains in the whaling industry and the merchant navy. James Volum settled in Geelong with his brothers, Andrew Volum and William Volum. He purchased brewery there (Volum Brewery) and the Barwon paper mill at Fyansford.This set is a rare example of campaign furniture, a type of portable furniture an officer or ship captain would take with him to bring his personal belongings. This type of secretary would have been used by Volum to write in the ship log.2 sets of drawers setting one on top of each other. The top part is fitted with a secretary drawer.On top of the bottom set of drawers: initials "J.V" and "# 3"volum collection, captain, ship, seafaring, campaign furniture, james volum (1803-1884), brewery, paper mill, geelong, peterhead, scotland, fyansford, teak -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaFurniture - Dry sink, 1800-1850
Wooden stand . top opens to reveal a basin which drains into a hole underneath.the name Volum is written at the back of the cabinetvolum collection, campaign furniture, seafaring, geelong, whaling, captain, whaler, peterhead, scotland, dry sink, wash stand, sink, james volum -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Furniture - Desk, top part, 1800-1880
Because of the initials JV on the bottom part this portable desk possibly belonged to James Volum (1803-1884) The Volum family originally from Peterhead, Scotland, had a long seafaring history. Several members of the family were mates, ship captains in the whaling industry and the merchant navy. James Volum settled in Geelong with his brothers, Andrew Volum and William Volum. He purchased brewery there (Volum Brewery) and the Barwon paper mill at Fyansford.This set is a rare example of campaign furniture, a type of portable furniture an officer or ship captain would take with him to bring his personal belongings. This type of secretary would have been used by Volum to write in the ship log.Top part of the desk. This part is fitted with a secretary drawer.volum collection, captain, ship, seafaring, campaign furniture, james volum (1803-1884), brewery, paper mill, geelong, peterhead, scotland, fyansford, teak, whaling, merchant navy, mission to seafarers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Anvil (Nardoo Stone), 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
Previous Access No. 110. Old accession book tells us that this stone is an anvil otherwise known as a Nardoo Stone from the Nanya TribeAnvil, round and flattish shaped stone, edges are irregular and flaked. Both sides of stone are smooth - one side being flat while the other is slightly convex.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, nardoo stone, anvil, aboriginal stone -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Grinding Mill, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
"A veritable powder puff of the stone ages and one of the most interesting relics of the Aborigines yet found on Phillip Island. A Grinding Mill for the soft red stone used for decorating the body. It was picked up by Mr H. R. Balfour of Hopetown Road, Toorak, in November 1904 and was kindly given to a member of the Phillip Island & Western Port Historical Society. Although used for the last ime more than 100 years earlier, some of the ground stone adheres to the surface that has been smoothed by much use." Taken from the label associated with this object. This label is a typed version of the original label.Grinding mill, oval shaped, stone is very regular and smooth with a textured surface. One side is worn flat and smooth and has traces of red ochre on it.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, aboriginal grinding mill -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Axe, Stone, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
Previous Access No. 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. UnderdownStone axe, oval in shape, tapered more at one end. The rounded blade of the axe is smooth and honed to a relatively sharp edgeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Axe, Stone, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
Previous Access No. was possibly 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. Underdown.Stone axe, elongated oval in shape, rounded and bulbous at one end while the other widens out to a rounded shaped blade. One side of axe is smooth other side is rough and shows classical flaked marks. Stone black in colour.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Scraper, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
Stone scraper, elongated shape. Flat one side, pointed on the other side. Fine grain stone, grey colour.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone scraper
