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Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Preston Workshops, "Tram 829", Sep. 1986
... Castings ...Cast brass with raised capital letters for use on Tram 829, when it was part of the "Transporting Art" program - "Transporting Art a project by the Victorian Ministry of Transport and the Ministry for the Arts / Tram 829 Designed by Students of the Primary Correspondence School to commemorate International Year of Peace Artists Megan Evan and Eve Glenn 16 September 1986" Has six mounting holes. Front of sign painted in silver paint, letters finished in black. Two copies held On rear:trams, tramways, signs, castings, transporting art, tram 829 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tramcar component, Preston Workshops, Step plate for the use on tramcar steps, mid 1980's
... Castings ...Cast Aluminium Zinc?? alloy? Step plate for the use on tramcar steps - with raised "dimples" to provide a non slip surface. Has not be drilled with the holes for positioning the tramcar. one has number 758 on rear, the second 3758. Two number held.trams, tramways, tramcar component, preston workshops, castings, tram 829 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 1/20th Scale model with the War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
The model Tower was used to collect funds for the bronze castings. Donations were slipped into the top and collected withing the body. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Verandah brace from Faram Bros, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 1920
The Faram Bros purchased the building at 405 Bay St Port Melbourne in 1919 and added the verandah by 1920. This was an original casting kept by Judy Faram and donated to PMH&PS when PMHPS member Greg Byrne was seeking a mouldCast of lacework brace from verandah of Faram Bros hardware store; includes Port Melbourne coat of arms . Iron and painted pale grey.built environment - commercial, business and traders, faram brothers hardware, judy faram -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - MEMORANDOM RE TESTS, Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Works, 1942
By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons.These are typed copies of work documents. They are on a lightweight pink paper. They are from Thompson's Engineering to the Bendigo Ordnance factory, Naval Dept. 1. Dated 7 Oct 1942 for tests on breech ring billed in "D" steel contract MON1775. 2. Dated 13 Oct 1942 for tests on Gun metal castings 4"Naval Guns, and Class "D " stee4l for breech rings for 4" Naval Guns. 3. Dated 29 Oct 1942. Test on gunmetal castings. 4. Dated 4 Nov 1942. Tests covered by 3 particular contracts. 5. Dated 25 Nov 1942, For Mechanical tests on a spcific contract. 2.3. & 5. Rubber stamp of a signature - illegibleww2, cannons, manufacture -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Joiners Mallet
A joiners mallet constructed with a mortised handle into a metal shell bound around the striking faces. It is used for tapping wooden joints together such as mortise and tenon joints. There is an unidentified symbol on one side of the metal casting. Wooden striking faces are a reddish colour and could be red gum. Symboljoinery, woodworking, timber forestry branding hammer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pump Spray
'Deming versatile end-suction pumps are heavy duty, general purpose centrifugal pumps with heavy wall casting suitable for many commercial, industrial and municipal needs. 1914 The Deming Co. Salem, Ohio. 'Universal Success' Garden SprayerUsed by residents of the Kiewa Valleygarden sprayer, pump spray -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Mattei Brothers, Nativity Scene displayed at St Brigid's, Crossley, 2016, 18/12/2016
Mattei Brothers and Co. were modellers and figurine manufacturers at 126-132 Greeves Street, Fitzroy. Ferdinando Mattei, Amedeo Mattei and Amato Mattei were skilled in plaster casting, they migrated from Gromignana to Australia in the early 1920s and in 1926 opened their business.A number of plaster nativity statues photographed at St Brigid's Crossley. The staues are by Mattei brothers.mattei brothers and co., mattei, mattei brothers, plaster, nativity, st brigid's crossley -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Mattei Brothers, Nativity Scene displayed at St Brigid's, Crossley, 2018, 23/12/2018
Mattei Brothers and Co. were modellers and figurine manufacturers at 126-132 Greeves Street, Fitzroy. Ferdinando Mattei, Amedeo Mattei and Amato Mattei were skilled in plaster casting, they migrated from Gromignana to Australia in the early 1920s and in 1926 opened their business.A number of plaster nativity statues photographed at St Brigid's Crossley. The staues are by Mattei brothers.mattei brothers and co., mattei, mattei brothers, plaster, nativity, st brigid's crossley -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plaque - Bronze plaques (2) Burnley College of Horticulture 1891 - 1966, c. 1966
A bronze plaque was presented by the Past Students Association to mark the 75th anniversary. Picture of Pavilion and Administration Building - the plaque includes one of the keys to the old pavillion. (T.H.Kneen). "The glass slide B98.968 was the basis for the bronze casting." E.B. Littlejohn. Associated inscribed bronze plaque detailing the presentation.(1) Bronze relief plaque picturing the old pavilion and the newer administration building. Mounted on timber with key. Inscribed. (2) Bronze engraved plaque with 4 screw holes (1) BURNLEY COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE * 1891 - 1966 * (2) PRESENTED BY THE BURNLEY HORTICULTURAL PAST STUDENTS ASSOCIATION AND UNVEILED BY MR. T.H.KNEEN- PRINCIPAL - 1946-1967 ON OCTOBER 26 TH 1969past students association, 75th anniversary, t.h. kneen, e.b. littlejohn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Track construction costs - MMTB, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 28/4/1955
Document or Admin Record - "Information advised by Mr Mawby 25/8/53 as received from the M&MTB". Lists the various costs per mile of repairing, duplication, reconstruction, new construction and the cost of point or special work castings. Memo dated 28/4/1955.Demonstrates SECV report based on MMTB track construction costs.Typed carbon copy - Foolscap sheettramways, ballarat, trackwork, track maintenance, repairs, reports, mmtb, construction -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Cast Iron Camp Oven with Lid
Camp ovens were used for cooking indoors and outdoors. They were used to perform a variety of tasks and to last forever.The use of dry sand moulds for casting the iron created a smoother surface. A more even surface meant more even contact points with food. The lid is close fitting.Used by people in the Kiewa Valley including campers, drovers, shearers, bushmen, miners and groups eg.scouts to cook food.Camp ovens originally named Dutch ovens were made from cast iron, were heavy and were developed in the Netherlands in the 1700s. Australian drovers, shearers, bushmen, campers and miners used the cast iron camp ovens. This one has legs and was used outside. The lid is slightly concave enabling coals from the cooking fire to be placed on top as well as below. This provides more uniform internal heat and lets the inside act as an oven. Formerly UKV 023cast iron oven, outdoor cooking -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic - teapot, Dianne Peach, Slip Cast Teapot by Dianne Peach, 1983, 1983
In particular I have been using these methods of construction [slab] to interpret the traditionally spherical form of the teapot as a cubist painter might by squaring it up and transposing curved surfaces into planes and angles. These geometric versions provide flat surfaces for pattern making and light reflection, and the objects become increasingly more decorative than functional. I find enormous pleasure in bending convention to the verge of impracticality. But not so radically that l miss the challenge of producing a form that still incorporates most of the elements of a properly functioning teapot, such as the height of the spout to the pot, the ease of filling, emptying, and handling. Surface decoration plays a vital role in reinforcing the abstraction. Bold areas of black underglaze are applied with distinct boundaries dictated by the form’s angles and planes. In pairs or ad hoc groupings the teapots react with each other and the spaces between to present complex geometric patterns. High firing produces a dense, almost vitrified body and the surface quality I admire without the need for glaze. Although some with more functionality may be glazed inside.(http://www.diannepeach.com/, accessed 23 July 2021)Dianne PEACH (1947- ) Since being introduced to pottery by Milton Moon and David Smith in the mid 60s Dianne Peach initially focused on wheel thrown functional war, which expnded include the infinite possibilities of slab building and casting. This work was purchased from the "Fresh Clay' Exhibition in 1983.Electric kiln fired slip cast earthenware teapot with stencils and coloured glazes. Purchased from the 'Fresh Clay' exhibition, 1883.dianne peach, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, jan feder, ceramics, teapot, fresh clay exhibition -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Sewing machine, Wertheim, Frankfurt
Hand sewing machine on stand with storage compartments. Ironwork frame, very decorative casting. Large wheel on right as part of sewing machine. Two wooden boxes on each side, with brass pull rings. Wooden box also for covering sewing machine. Decorative border around sewing mechanism. Frame is on wheels.Wertheim' cast in iron in centre of frame, and on both sides. 'Wertheim Francfort' on brass plaque nailed onto sewing machine, along with Wertheim symbol of man with pick.domestic items, sewing, machine, wertheim, francfort, domestic -
City of Ballarat
Sculpture - Public Artwork, King George V Monument by Victor Greenhalgh, 1938
This bronze sculpture of King George V was created to commemorate the King’s 25th year on the throne. It shows the King wearing the full robes of the Order of the Garter. Sculptor Victor Greenhalgh modelled the artwork in Ballarat and sent in to Italy for casting in bronze. The work is set on bluestone with a granite backdrop and features a drinking fountain and a seat. This monument is of historical and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBronze sculpture of King George V set on bluestone with a granite backdrop and features a drinking fountain and a seat. George V 1910-1936. Signed by the Artist.kind george v -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Propeller
Propeller from pilot vessel Wyuna II removed after only 8 months use and shows excessive damage caused by cavitation. During the casting process, cavitation is a phenomenon in which rapid changes of pressure in a liquid lead to the formation of small vapor-filled cavities in places where the pressure is relatively low. Propeller propeller, wyuna, cavitation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Rubber Stamp, Andrew Cook, "Check Ticket / No Cash Value", c1975
Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Society's operations of over stamping priced tickets for no value check tickets.Rubber stamp and wood stamp holder for over stamping tickets of particular denomination by the BTPS or the BTM. Rubber casting with words "Check Ticket / No Cash Value". Red wood stamp hold and black wood handle with small drill hole to indicate the top of the stamp. See Reg, item 2234 for a sample of the use of the stamp on a block of tickets.trams, tramways, btps, tickets, btm -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1924
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 -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Archie Brain laryngeal mask and airway, Dr Archie Brain, circa 1982
Taking castings from the larynx of cadaver's, Archie Brain studied the anatomy and physiology of the upper airway in minute detail. He devised the Laryngeal Airway Marsk (LMA) as an alternative to endotracheal intubation. Since first gaining a patent in 1982, he produced over 1000 prototypes over the next 30 years in a constant effort to improve the device and patient safety. The LMA is a recent innovation and provides an alternative to endotracheal intubation and has made a significant contribution to safe airway management. Ovoid shaped black rubber layrngeal airway with orange access point stopper. Translucent rubber tube is glued into the airway and is cutaway within the internal space of the airway. The item is a prototype and the materials used to construct it are gathered from different medical items. The following text is present on the rubber tubing: 'EX 9.5 ORAL 12.9 USE ONCE Z79-IT 24 26 29'.anaesthesia, dr archie brain, laryngeal, mask, airway, medical advances, rubber, prototype, endotracheal -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - CAC Marketing booklets - see Description
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Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1924
A 'Birmal' model tennis racquet manufactured by Birmingham Aluminium Casting (1903) Co. Ltd. Has open throat and handle wrapped with string whipping. Metal butt cap. Metal strings. Manufacturer name embossed on one edge of shaft. Model name and words: 'ALL METAL' embossed on other edge of shaft. Materials: Metal, String, Woodtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1924
A 'Birmal' model tennis racquet manufactured by Birmingham Aluminium Casting (1903) Co. Ltd. Has open throat and handle wrapped with string whipping. Metal butt cap. Metal strings. Manufacturer name embossed on one edge of shaft. Model name and words: 'ALL METAL' embossed on other edge of shaft. Materials: Metal, String, Woodtennis -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report and drawing, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Ballarat Tramways - Tracks", October 1962
Document or report dated October 1962, outlining the history of the Ballarat Tramways tram tracks, rail replacement, extensions, type of construction, present condition, eg Sebastopol, notes on photos which are not included within the report, including point castings and crossings, issues and recommending that the track is rehabilitated. Refers to a drawing with 7 rail cross sections - see image 2, for VB4/40.Yields information about the condition of the Ballarat Tramways track in Oct. 1962Document - memo - typed carbon copy on 3 foolscap sheets and dyeline printed drawing.tramways, trackwork, ballarat, reports, track materials, stringer tram tracks, tram track construction -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Ballarat Technical Art School Plan of Proposed Fittings, 1914, 05/03/2014
The Ballarat Technical Art School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. A custom built building was opened in 1915. A plan on linen showing the proposed fittings for the new Ballarat Technical Art School Building built in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines. The plan has been hand coloured and designates rooms for freehand and plant drawing, model and cast drawing, Modelling Room, Light and Shade Room, Lecture room, Head Master's Office, attendant's office, cloakroom, storeroom, Castings Room, Sheet 7 W.J.G. 5.3.14ballarat technical art school, buildings, ballarat school of mines, plan -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Shot Mould, Early 1900s
Used by those wishing to make bullets and ammunition. Lead would have been used to make the shots with this tool.Rusted iron shot mould with two handles similar to callipers. There is an oval shaped ball of metal at one end which opens in the middle to allow molten material to be placed inside for casting into lead shot. There is a hole at the top of the oval ball which allows the molten metal to be poured in. Once cooled the oval is opened up and the shot can be removed. The object is heavily rusted.artillery, weapon, ammunition, battery, portland battery -
Puffing Billy Railway
NKS Type Trolly - Victorian Railways 2'6" gauge trolly, NKS 8
NKS Type Gangers Trolly - Victorian Railways 2'6" gauge trolly - a KS series Section Car oftern called the Kasey Jones The narrow gauge version of the broad gauge KS series cars. They were classed NKS with two stroke motors. These cars were built by the Spotswood Workshops, with castings coming from the Newport Workshops. KS is lighter car capable of carrying 4 men or sevenhundredweight Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Track Patrol Vehicle used by Puffing Billy Preservation SocietyMotorised small rectangular trolly made of wood and wrought iron Engine Type: 1 Cyl. reversible Fuel: 2 stroke Transmission: Belt driveNKS 8puffing billy, victorian railways, trolley, narrow gauge, 2'6" gauge, kasey, trolly -
Buda Historic Home & Garden Castlemaine
Decorative object - Metalcraft - Silverware, Silver Mounted Emu Egg Goblet with Emu Figure, c1855 - 1858
Decorative object made by Ernest Leviny probably to sell in his jewellers and watchmakers shop in Market Square Castlemaine.Silver mounted emu egg goblet with gold-wash interior and cast emu figure on lid. Silver stem has elaborate scrolled ribbon design and cast decoration topped by four heads of the god Pan. Filigree silver design of grapes and vine leaves above base. 'Egg' rests in 'cup' of filigree feathers/shell and acanthus leaves. Lost wax casting method used.Noneernest leviny, silversmithing, colonial silverware, decorative arts, natural history specimens, ornithology -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Cot, Late 19th to early 20th century
Iron beds made from metal or wrought iron have been around since the late 18th century when they were hand made by craftsmen and artisans. The iron castings were always hand poured and originated from sand cast molds, more ornate beds are associated with the Victorian period. Later in the Edwardian era cast iron beds and cots had much less decoration and were quite plain .An relatively early domestic piece of furniture used as a babies cot giving a snapshot into domestic life around the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th. The item is not associated with a significant event, person or place and would have been common place in most homes of the time made by many different manufactures.Cot, metal, with chrome knobs and removable sides. Has wheelsNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, cot, metal cot, iron bed -
Puffing Billy Railway
NKs 5 - Victorian Railways 2'6" gauge trolly
NKS 5 - NKS Type Gangers Trolly - Victorian Railways 2'6" gauge trolly - a KS series Section Car often called the Kasey Jones The narrow gauge version of the broad gauge KS series cars. They were classed NKS with two stroke motors. These cars were built by the Spotswood Workshops, with castings coming from the Newport Workshops. KS is lighter car capable of carrying 4 men or sevenhundredweight Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Track Patrol Vehicle used by Puffing Billy Preservation SocietyMotorised small rectangular trolly made of wood and wrought iron Engine Type: 1 Cyl. reversible Fuel: 2 stroke Transmission: Belt driveNKS 5trolley, nks5, puffing billy, victorian railways, narrow gauge, 2'6" gauge, trolly -
Port Fairy Historic Lifeboat Station
bag, oil bag, early 20th Century
Item acquired from Lakes Entrance boat builder/owner who sold it to the PFHLS in 2008. Oil bags were part of the lifeboat equipment. Only one other example known is at the Port Albert Maritime Museum The oil bag was used to put oil on the sea's surface, to inhibit spray, wave burst and fear for survivors transferring from the shipwreck to the lifeboat. This was essential, as the lifeboat would never come close to the wreck, to avoid the risk of being damaged itself. The item is rare, and a vital part of the lifeboat's rescue equipment. The technique probably generated the phrase "pour oil on troubled waters" textile (flax) bag, shaped like a tennis racquet cover, with a brass tube attached to bag. The tube has a series of very small circular holes (in lines) arranged along the length of the tube. These were to allow the light oil contained within the bag to be sucked from the bag by a venturi action. The bag has a light line attached to it to secure to the lifeboat when in use (by casting the bag into the sea).. no markingsno markingsoil bag