Purple hardcovered book153 pages plus 20 figures. Contents inlcude: Introduction to Entimology, classification of insects, quarantine rules, Woolly Aphis, Codlin Moth, Curve-winged Apple moth, Apple-tree borer, Apple-bark Scale, Apple Beetle, Red Spider, Harlequin Fruit Bug, Pear and Cherry Slug, Rutherglen Fly-pest, Cherry borer, Pear Phytoptus. Coloured plates (by C. Brittlebank)of insects and figures (by Hart Vonarx) include the Knowles' Pump, Charnwood Spray, Danks' Lever Spray Pump, Spawn's Climax Spray, Apparatus for Sparying Orange Trees, Strawsonizer, French Portable Hand Spraying Machine, Lowe and Park's Insect Exterminator, Greenhill Codlin Moth Lamp, Wolfskill Fumigator, Tutus Fumigator, Oliver Fumigator, Agitator Spray PumpBookplate - Ballarat School of Mines Ballaarat No 1201. Presented by Secretary for Agriculture, Melbourne, 14th July 1891 insects, pumps, c brittlebank, hart vonarx, c french

This item reflects the artistic and creative skills of women in the first half of the 20th century. The Ah Chow family was prominent in early Orbost.A hand-made spray of flowers made of different shells with a coral stem. They are in yellow cellophane with a bow at the front .ornament handcraft shell ah-chow

Pink hat of stiffened net, rouched all over; little sprays of apple blossom nestling in the netJulianne, Melbourne MF 8770costume, female headwear

Xylocaine Spray, Topical AnaestheticBlue bottlexylocaine, spray, topical, anaesthetic, ballarat

Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920.She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993.Made of a heavy white metal. Metal cap covers the actual spray applicator. There are two curved metal tubes leading to the outlet spray. In addition to the metal object there is a small metal connection with a small metal insertion. The metal connection is attached to a piece of old red rubber tubing.midwifery

A photo of Wannon Falls. Period unknown.The photo shows a waterfall (Wannon Falls) with a large volume of water falling and spray rising from the pool beneath.scenery, waterfalls

Owned by Margaret Amess, youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess. MA gave the cloth to Mary Clay, aunt of donor, who had been MA's maid prior to marriage. Owned by Margaret Amess, youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess. MA gave the cloth to Mary Clay, aunt of donor, who had been MA's maid prior to marriage. Damask dining table cloth, off-white, stitched motifs throughout of leaves and sprays. Hand stitched hem.Inked black "M Amess" (ss smudged) in one corner.margaret amess, samuel amess, jane amess, "tynefield", churchill island, damask, farm, dining table cloth, hand stitched hem

In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauWhite cotton tray cloth, embroidered with a spray of flowers. Montmellick work? Commercial Broderie Anglais lace applied.tray cloths, household textiles

This appliance can used in two different ways: externally to spray antiseptic mist on to the skin or internally on the back of the throat. Insufflator is the clinical term for spraying. This was used by a midwife in the care of mother and newborn babies. (Becton Dickson)Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920.She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993.White metal applicator, probably made from nickel plate. Consists of three sections - application cup (.1), watch spring attached to a piston and flange (.2), and a section of metal connection (.3). Applicator was originally attached to a glass tube mounted on black vulcanite by metal connections of various sizes. Inscribed 'BECTON DICKSON & CO/PAT. DEC. 06", "RUTHERFORD N.J."midwifery, infant care

This is a photo of one of a series of wildflower paintings by Henrietta D'Alton. This is one of twelve separate original wildflower paintings mounted within one large frame (this one is the larger centre painting). Beneath the frame in its current (2010) location in the Halls Gap Hall is a plaque which reads "Henrietta D'Alton (1836-1922). This collection of wildflower water-colours won an award at the Colonial & Indian Exhibition of 1886 in London".This is a photo of a painting of a spray of flowers and leaves. There are red flowers in the centre; yellow/red "pea" flowers and white flowers on the upper left, with white, purple and one small spray of yellow flowers beneath them and white flowers and green/red "bells" on the upper right with white flowers beneath them.painting, floral

A black and white photograph of a digger from 1st Australian Field Hygiene Unit attracts an audience of interested children as he fills his backpack spray unit to spray the general areas at Long Dien Village during an outbreak of Dengue Fever (note text is missing from the bottom of the page)photograph, 1st australian field hygiene unit, long dien village, dengue fever, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, digger

Green glass bottle with chromed spray attachment, spring loaded handle with flower shaped end, engraved with initials A.LBrevete S.G.U.Upersonal effects, hairdressing, water spray

Ethel Bersey was born at Linton in 1882. She married James Wishart in 1910.Colour tinted photo of lady in black dress with floral spray standing between a table and chair with turned back rails.ethel bersey

This is a birthday card sent to Frederick King in 1910 on the occasion of his birthday. The greetings have been sent by the Warrnambool Congregational Church and Sunday School and the card includes the names of the church Pastor, and the children's church roll superintendent A Congregational Church was opened in Warrnambool at the corner of Liebig and Lava Streets in 1864. In 1940 a new church was built at the corner of Lava and Henna Streets and when the Congregational Church joined with the Methodist Church the building in Lava Street was sold to the Salvation Army in 1979. No information has been found on Frederick King.This card is of historic interest, showing the custom early in the 20th century of church Sunday Schools sending birthday greetings to its attendees.This is a sheet of cream-coloured paper showing a blue-toned photograph, a coloured sketch of two birds and a spray of flowers, printing and handwritingwarrnambool congregational church, frederick king

This portrait could be of Captain Daniel McCallum. In the Williamstown Chronicle dating back Saturday 16 March 1895 we could read: " An interesting ceremony will be performed at the Sailor's Rest next Thursday 21st. inst., when a large photo of the late Captain D. McCallum (which has been presented to the Rest) will be unveiled, in the presence, it is expected, of several of those who assisted Captain McCallum in his good, work amongst the sailors, and others who were closely connected with the Mr Ronald Reid a will supply the musical part of the pogramme." Captain McCallum was secretary of the Williamstown Sailors' Rest, located in Ann Street, and had himself saved the rest paying some of its debt. He died in 1887.Many portraits of supporters were unveiled in the several buildings of the Mission. Sadly few reached us and are difficult to identify.Studio portrait of a man sitting, with moustache, wearing a 3 piece suit with buttonhole spray, walking cane ad bowler hat.Signature in red ink in the bottom right corner: "CHUCK-artist"portait, bowler hat

Eppalock. Construction. 1963 opening Eppalock Reservoir. The crowd have gathered to watch the pump house at work, and the large spray it makes.civil engineering, water supply, eppalock

Four white china side plates decorated with sprays of pink roses and green leaves, crimped edges with gilding around rim.Sovereign Pottery Johnson Made in Australiadomestic equipment, food consumption, plates

A coloured photograph in a black frame of a C123 Provider Aircraft in action spraying insecticide over the Australian Base at Nui Dat 1968photograph, nui dat, aircraft

Mary Jack is the child of August Schwerkolt and his second wife Wilhelmina (Kruse) Wilhelmina had previously been married to Franz Both and Johannes Oppel.Black and white photograph of Mary Jack (Jackschowsky) nee Schwerkolt. Photo taken outside. Dressed in overcoat with hat. Floral sprayjack mary, schwerkolt family

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Hand-embroidered apron. Possibly a Semco pattern. The apron is edged in yellow fabric and has multi-coloured sprays of embroidered flowers.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion -- 1950s, fashion design

Murray Comrie Collection. This photograph is a reasonable copy created from an older original. A black and white negative image depicting workers at a mine at or near Tarnagulla. A hose is spraying water at centre of picture. Location unknown. tarnagulla, workers, mining