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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Travel Iron, 1920s
This iron would have been used mostly by women either travelling, in hotel rooms etc, or on an occasion when only one or two small items were needed to be ironed. It has been superseded by electric irons. This is an attractive item and is retained as a fine example of a travel iron used about 90 years ago. This has a rectangular-shaped metal base with pointed ends (in the shape of a conventional ironing plate). The top of the plate is indented. A piece of metal (chrome-plated), with a hinged lid, partially slides out from the top of the plate and this is used to hold the meta tablets (methylated spirits) or coal. The top of this plate is used to extinguish any coals or flames. This piece of metal is partially enclosed in an open metal container. The wooden handle of the iron is affixed to the top of this container. ‘British Boudoir Iron’ ‘World Pats Granted or Appd for BCM WS4C’ household items, history of warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Decorative object - Commemorative Plate, Westminster, City of Heidelberg Golden Jubilee - 1934-1984, 1984
A strictly limited edition produced for the Rotary Club of Heidelberg, Australia' for the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the City of Heidelberg (now City of Banyule).China plate with gilt edging; wording City of Heidelberg, Golden Jubilee,1934-1984 borders around the plate with the crest placed in the middle. "City of Heidelberg Golden Jubile1934-1984" with Coat of Arms. Underside Rotary International Crest; Fine China, Westminster Australia. The story of: 'Coat of Arms - The carriage wheels and lamp commemorate the early beginnings of the City about 1840 when the Heidelberg Road Trust was the local authority; the wavy band and wattle blossom are symbolic of the River Yarra, whilst the supporters represent the customary mode of transport at the time. The mural crown is the emblem of local government and these perpetuate the distinctive record of the City of Heidelberg in having the first suburban form of local Government of the Colony. An owl, the symbol of wisdom, is also embodied in the crest as our City is named after Heidelberg in Germany whose University founded in AD 1386, became one of the most famous seats of learning. The motto "Industrica" provides a link with the early seal of the City. The municipality was declared a City by Act of Parliament on April 11, 1934.'city of heidelberg, heidelberg, commemorative items, city of banyule -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Block
3 sheave wood block with ring link. Rollers are metal. Compliance plate painted over, another metal plate 5 nails. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, 3 sheave wood block, wood block, block -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plate
Plate ceramic round ornamental handmade. Coloured house, tree, water and boat. Has BEIRA REDONDO PORTUGAL No 6 on back of plate.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plate, beira redondo, ceramic plate -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Concertina
Concertina: two decorative hexagonal wooden plates of varnished wood, both with ten plastic keys and a leather grip, with bellows between the plates. -
Tennis Australia
Inkwell, Late 1860s
Silver plated inkwell with racquet and net motif. Spherical ink holder. Flat base with spherical feet. Materials: Silver Plate/Metaltennis -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Trophy- Sport, 1988-2006
Wooden trophy with a silver plate on the upright section and the base, and a silver statue of a cricket player on the right. Engraved on the metal plates is text reading:W.H.S. YEAR 7 INDOOR CRICKET COMPETITION -
Tennis Australia
Black and white transparency, 1963
Metal plate photographic negative image of 1963 Davis Cup team. Metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Black and white transparency, 1965
Metal plate photographic negative image of 1965 Davis Cup team. Metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Black and white transparency, 1958
Metal plate photographic negative image of 1958 Davis Cup team. metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Black and white transparency, 1960
Metal plate photographic negative image of 1960 Davis Cup team. metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Black and white transparency, 1964
Metal plate photographic negative image of 1964 Davis Cup team. Metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Fork, c.1878
This fork is from the wreck of the Loch Ard that sailed from Gravesend London. The manifest listed an array of manufactured goods being exported to the Colony of Victoria. Included in the cargo manifest was a large number of hardware & cutlery items. This fork is representative of similar items of silver electro-plated cutlery salvaged from the Loch Ard wreck site, comprising nickel silver electroplated spoons and forks of various sizes but all sharing the same general shape and design. Some of the pieces display their makers’ mark of William Page & Co Birmingham UK. Within the Flagstaff Hills cutlery collection donated from the Loch Ard, maker’s marks are often obscured by sedimentary accretion or verdigris after a century of submersion in the ocean. However sufficient detail has survived to indicate that the collection of samples of electroplated cutlery probably originated from the same cargo consignment from the Loch Ard and were made by William Page & Co. William Page was born in 1811 and died in 1885. He was active as a manufacturer of cutlery from 1829 with premises at 74 Belmont Rd, Dales End as a "close plater" (someone who works sheet metal), and he began electroplating in 1855. William Page & Co was also active from 1880 at Cranemore St, Cattle’s Grove also 55 Albion St, Birmingham, in 1936 the firm became Ltd. The firm used the trademarks "Asrista, Bolivian Silver, Silverite, Roman Silver, Roumanian Silver and Trevor Plate. In 1938 William Page was a supplier to the British Government, marking it's products with the broad arrow symbol and was also present at Sheffield. History of the Loch Ard: The Loch Ard got its name from ”Loch Ard” a loch which lies to the west of Aberfoyle, and the east of Loch Lomond. It means "high lake" in Scottish Gaelic. The vessel belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many vessels from England to Australia. The Loch Ard was built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the vessel was a three-masted square-rigged iron sailing ship that measured 79.87 meters in length, 11.58 m in width, and 7 m in depth with a gross tonnage of 1693 tons with a mainmast that measured a massive 45.7 m in height. Loch Ard made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its fateful voyage. Loch Ard left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of 29-year-old Captain Gibbs, who was newly married. The ship was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionery, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were other items included that were intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. Then at 3 am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land. But the Loch Ard was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4 am the fog lifted and a lookout aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head-on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and Loch Ard's bow swung back towards land. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time the ship was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves subsequently broke over the ship and the top deck became loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of Loch Ard and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael a passenger had raced onto the deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke the open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a complete state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom then returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached Loch Ard Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the Loch Ard tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some items were washed up into Loch Ard Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced in March 1982. The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulation of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck. The collections object is to also give us a snapshot into history so we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. The collections historically significance is that it is associated unfortunately with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history. Silver plated copper alloy table fork from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Some verdigris.William Pageflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, fork -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Kettle Aluminium, mid to late 1900's
This aluminium kettle was manufactured between 1940 to 1960's and replaced the heavier caste iron "open fire" stove ones (in doors or in the bush). A cast iron flat base between the open fires and the kettle was required. This kettle was used extensively with indoor open fire places. It was part of the evolution in "tea" making kettles. These were the only method of making hot beverages before introduction of electric kettles. For the Kiewa Valley the connection to the major electricity grid was post 1950's.This kettle is significant demonstrating the type of kitchen utensils required before electrical home connections became a reality. The aluminium structure of the kettle was an advancement over the heavier caste iron kettles. This type of kettle is still in use for bush and mountain hikers/climbers due to the light weight. This kettle was used by the Tawonga C.W.A. Branch. The C.W.A. motto "Honour our God, Loyalty to the throne, Service to the country, Through country women, For country women, By country women."This 99% aluminium hot plate kettle with lid (bakelite handle) is Australian made for flat stoves (cooking or room heating). It has a "tea style" spout and a bakelite hand grip(knob) on the top of the lid. The lid has nine ridges (for strength) radiating from the central hand grip. The two handle prongs are bop riveted onto the the body of the kettle. The bakelite hand grip has been fashioned to fit the natural contours of a clutching hand.On both sides of the aluminium handle "HOT PLATE WARE" and covering an oblique shaped triangle "99% PURE ALUMINIUM" and below that "MADE IN AUSTRALIA".Within the triangle "DURALIFE"cwa, homeware aluminium kitchen utensils, made in australia cook ware -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Separator
Hand-cranked separating maching, made in Sweden for Melbourne Crown Separator Co. Pty Ltd. Machine is used for separating cream from milk, with the machine speed being 70 revs per minute.Separator machine. Hand-crank operated milk separator, small, painted red, Crown Separator Co Pty Ltd. Base and spinning mechanism only (mechanism spins very rettly). Stamped on handle "70 per minute", Stamped on body "S7071", Manufacturer plate "SYLVIA NO. 19/ MADE IN SWEDEN / CROWN SEPARATOR CO PTY LTD / 547 FLINDERS ST, MELBOURNE" Stamped on handle "70 per minute", Stamped on body "S7071", Manufacturer plate "SYLVIA NO. 19/ MADE IN SWEDEN / CROWN SEPARATOR CO PTY LTD / 547 FLINDERS ST, MELBOURNE" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, milk separator, cream separator, dairy machinery, farming machinery, crown separator co pty ltd -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Badge, Prefect's badge
This gold-plated prefect's badge is an excellent example of its era. It is interesting that the school does not list a prefect in 1971 with the name 'Pitcher'. There is no student with the surname Pitcher registered as attending the school in 1971. The school also holds a 1972 Prefect's badge (VC oooo14) for this student. Rare itemGold-plated prefect's badge featuring oval school emblem (Gold Minerva head on black background surrounded by gold motto on red) and decorative gold pattern on black border. Further border of decorative gold scroll work. Engraved with 'Prefect' in black across top of badge and '1971' at bottom of badge. There is a single pin attached to the rear of the badge and the name 'Pitcher' is engraved on the pin base. Engraved around top of badge front: 'PREFECT'; and around base of front: '1971'. Engraved on pin at back of badge: 'Pitcher' pitcher, ballarat-college, prefect -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Fork, n.d
Fork, gold coloured metal, green and yellow round enamelled badge with 'CASTERTON VIC' in centre.Back: Pitcher Melb. SL plate -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scales, 1930's
These cast iron scales were made for domestic use as they are quite basic and not accurate enough for commercial use.This item is an example of a common domestic kitchen appliance no longer in use.Large black kitchen scales with large dish that sits in metal claw.Underneath weights plates - 1lb 14ozscales instruments-weighing domestic kitchen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - SOUVENIR SPOON
Silverplated souvenir spoon in plastic case, Stuart Perfection, medallion reads Inner Wheel in gold and blue.Made in Australia Stuart Silver platedorganization, club/society, inner wheel -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Gramaphone
Rectangular oak based varnished Gramaphone - Windsor Desktop type. Large cone shaped, burgundy coloured speaker (phonogram). It has silver brackets and a metal stylus head and round metal turntable.The word Windsor is inscribed on the metal plate -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - Silver Coin Holder
.1 Silver coin holder. Holder made to hold 3d,6d,1s,2s,2/6 coins. Ring on holder to attach to watch chain. .2 3d piece 1951 (Contained in holder)Best Nickel Plated Made in Englandcoins, silver coin holder, nickel plated, pre decimal currency -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Spoon - teaspoon
Issued by Department of DefenceBronze coloured metal tea spoonC of A Grosvenor plate EPNS A1department of defence, camp cutlery -
Clunes Museum
Souvenir - SPOON
TEASPOON'S DONATED BY MR. & MRS. J. SPARK MR. SPARK WAS A FORMER RESIDENT OF CLUNES2 X SMALL SILVERPLATE TEASPOON WITH C.W.A OF VICTORIA CREST ON HANDLEC.W.A. OF VICTORIA PENISULA PLATE EPNSlocal history, metalcraft, c.w.a -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Unknown - Metal Object, empty, Pre 1890
This article is the binnacle cover from the compass of the Scammell wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.This is an original artefact discovered at Point Danger Torquay in 1934. Its whereabouts were unknown until 1996 when it was donated to the Society.Round metal object, possibly cover from ships compass.Brass plate attached with provenance of itemshipwreck, great ocean road, torquay, joseph h. scammell, 1891, arnold goetz -
National Wool Museum
Sugar Bowl
Footed, electroplated nickel silver sugar bowl, presented to Mr R W Pettitt.Footed, electroplated nickel silver sugar bowl, presented to Mr R W Pettitt.PEERLE[S][S] PLATE/ EPNSpettitt, mr r. w. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Print - Black and White pencil, hand drawn, MEDCAP, Uruzgan, Afganistan, 2010, 2010
The artist is currently a member of the Tramways / East Melbourne RSL, and has donated these prints himself. Framed print of the image created by 'Andrew Archibald'. Print is signed by the artist and editioned as 11/ 100. Image shows a young child receiving medical attention in AfghanistanPlate states 'Donated by Craig Horne' andrew archibald, afghanistan, medcap, children, medical treatment, doctors, artworks, war -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph - Huey, 2/11/2020
The Huey (Iraquois) helicopter was the major travel mode for Australian troops during the Vietnam War.Troops in the Vietnam War relied heavily upon the Huey helicopters and their crews for transport, resupply, medivacs of the wounded or killed and fire support.Framed picture of Huey helicopter flying over South VietnamPlate describing donor; signatures of crew.vietnam, vietnam war, helicopter, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Others Will Arise (Otros vendran), Luis Beltran
Mexico 1923LinocutSigned in plate and titled below image -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - White Stork 1925, Lionel Lindsay
Wood EngravingSigned on plate and pencil beneath image -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker No.2 wood, 1926c
Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft, wooden head and leather grip.Brass plate on base of head: "2"heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, woods, golf professionals, don walker