Unknown origin.thimbles, sewing

Inscribed with PRT 10 54 IV on upper part of the breathing hose.

Frank Mashek Co. Chicago ILL.

The Earl of Charlemont was a medium-sized, 878 ton passenger ship built at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1849. It sailed from the Port of Liverpool on 13 March 1853 with 366 passengers plus crew, captained by William Gardner. The first port of call was to be Port Phillip, Australia, before continuing to Sydney with the majority of the passengers. After a passage of 97 days the ship reached Cape Otway on 17 June and set a course for Port Phillip some 56 miles away. At 5.15 a.m. on the 19 June 1853 the ship struck a reef (later named Charlemont Reef) about 1½ miles from Barwon Heads. The anchor was raised by Barwon Grove Skin Divers on June 25 1972. Wrought iron anchor

Reginald George Worcester (1903-1972) was a highly regarded obstetrics and gynaecology specialist. Between 1930 and 1933, Worcester was the Medical Superintendent at the Royal Women's Hospital. He obtained his MRCOG in England in 1935, and on his return to Australia was appointed as a university tutor in obstetrics and gynaecology. In 1939, he was appointed as the honorary gynaecologist to outpatients at the Royal Women's Hospital. Worcester served with the AIF during World War II as C.O. of the 17th Field Ambulance in Darwin and as A.D.M.S., Northern Territory Force, and the 2nd/9th Australian Army Corps from 1942 to 1943. His major war service, however, was undertaken in Borneo and Moratai, commanding the 2nd/1st Australian C.C.S. and the 2nd/9th Australian General Hospital. Worcester acquitted himself admirably during the war, with company commander Hubert Smith praising his contribution in no uncertain terms: " His [Worcester's] success as C.O. of a Field Ambulance resulted from a complete understanding of what the unit should be able to do in the transportation of casualties in the field, as well as of the usual medial functions. He organized both with efficiency and at all times difficult decisions were made with humility and good humour. The personal qualities which made him such a calm and considerate consultant never left him, even in the most dangerous and trying circumstances of war." Worcester's time in the army greatly affected his health, but despite this he was able to build a strong and reputable practice upon his return to Australia. As outlined by Arthur Hill, Worcester " was appointed in turn to the following important posts: Honorary Outpatient Obstetrician and Inpatient Gynaecologist to the Women’s Hospital (1946-1948); Honorary Gynaecologist to Prince Henry’s Hospital (1946-1963); Guest Examiner in London for the R.C.O.G. (1953); Examiner in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (1957-1964); Visiting Gynaecologist to the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg 1963- 1967); and first Victorian Members’ representative (1947-1950) and later Fellows’ Representative (1953-1960) on the Australian (Regional) Council of the R.C.O.G. To these posts he brought the benefits of clear thinking and critical awareness. In 1949 he was elected F.R.C.O.G." In early 1967, Worcester suffered a hemiplegia which left him with an impaired gait and paralysed his right hand. Although unable to do major surgery, he returned to part-time practice by September 1967. His ill-health persisted though, and he was retired from practice in 1970. (Source: (1973), REGINALD GEORGE WORCESTER. Medical Journal of Australia, 1: 770-771.)Brown leather medical case. The case has a solid frame and is rectangular, with a leather handle at top. There are two locks on the top of the case, and a metal clasp on either side to fasten the bag closed. The case is embossed with the text 'R.G. WORCESTER' on top, in a position between the two locks and below the handle at bottom centre. The inside of the case is lined with a canvas bag that is buttoned to the case with press studs. The inside of the case also contains a loose canvas bag on which is handwritten 'BAG No/THREE/ R.G. WORCESTER'. The loose canvas bag has a metal zipper at opening.'R.G.WORCESTER'obstetrics, surgery

Photograph shows early farming method and illustrates some of the machines used at this timeThreshing machine in operation at Scotsburn in the 1940's. 3 workers and tractor visbleThreshing machine. 1940's. Note old Dominic Lorensene on stack.scene showing farm machinery in use. threshing machine vdriven by belt from stationary tractor., several man are working on the equipment, l

Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Metal hinged shovel with green wooden handle which adjusts to various anglesentrenching tool, pick, shovel, vietnam

Stamp set used in Carrie Murrell's lending library, run in conjunction with Murrell's Newsagency and shop, Sussex Street, Linton.Oblong, wooden stamp, with black handle and rubber face. When printed, stamp reads 'C. Murrell / Linton Library'. Stamp pad in shallow, metal container, "Stephen's No. 2 size 'Atlas' Rubber Stamp Pad" on lid."C. Murrell's/Linton Library".stamps, stamp pads, office equipment, murrell's newsagency and library

Round metal housing with winding handle1789 232-L-175-? Patentwinch, aircraft

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries, manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostSold and manufactured by Holden and Frost during the 19th century for military, agriculture and civilian useNickel plated horse bit snaffle, double rings on both ends held together with two bars joined in middle horse bit, equine, ,military, agriculture. c1900

Brandon horse bit used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and FrostEarly object used during c1900 retailed by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian useTwo nickel plated rings held together with two barsequine, military, agriculture, civilian 1900, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost during the 19th and 20th centuries for military agriculture and civilian use Weymouth and brandoon nickel plated horse bit with chainhorse bit, equine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost c1900 for military and agriculture useNickel plated horse bit equine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use Nickel plated horse bit with chain equine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost c1900 for military and agriculture useLiverpool driving metal horse bitequine, military, agricultural, civilian c1900, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost c1900 for military and agricultural use.Nickel plated horse bit bradoon nickelequine, military, agricultural, civilian ca1910, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Nickel plated gag horse bitequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1910, horse bit

as used on horse tackle and saddlery late 19th and early 20th century and imported by Holden and frost c1900Sold by Holden and Frost for military and agricultural use c1900Nickle plated steel half buckle as used in saddlery for horsesNilequine, military, civilian, agriculture, c1900, half buckle

Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost used on Horse tackle during the 19 and 20th Centuries on saddle and carriage horses.Manufactured by Holden and Frost c 1910 for Military, Agricultural and Civilian useEquestrian brass carriage and saddle ringNilequine, military, agriculture, civilian 1910, hoese ring

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military , agricultural and civilian use in 1900'sSingle tongued nickel plated roller buckleNilequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, roller buckle

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries, imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Equestrian brass bridle half buckle buckle, equine, military, civilian ca 1910, buckle half

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries andi imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Roller brass Victorian half buckle buckle, equine, agriculture, circa 1910, buckle half

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Equestrian brass bridle half buckle buckle, equine, military, agriculture

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost for military and civilian use c1910Nickel plated racing bradoon horse bitequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca 1910, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostImported and sold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use C1900Brass bridle roundel used on horse tackleHorse head imprinthorse equine military agriculture, roundel, bridle

Sold by Holden and Frost and used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries Sold by Holden and Frost for military, agriculture and civilian use c1900Brass half buckle used as equine accessorybuckle, equine, military, agriculture, c1900

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 use C1900Nickel plated 3 way headstall square, equestrian accessoryhorse, military, agriculture, c1900, headstall

Used on Horse Tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries imported and sold by Holden and frostSold by Holden and frost for military,agriculture and civilian use circa 1900"Nickel plated Full Saddle Roller Buckleequine, military, agriculture, civilian, c1900, buckle