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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Instrument case with unidentified instruments
Donated by Miss Beatrice May Devlin, items that belonged to her paternal grandfather, Dr Henry William Devlin who graduated in Medicine from Dublin and worked at the Rotunda hospital, Dublin. He immigrated to Australia and was the first doctor to practise in Parkes NSW.Please refer to supplementary file filed under Accession number 1995001Instrument case, small, containing small silver knife, a small silver ladel with a sharp probe at one end, a tweezeer like instument and string with three hook attachments. Looks unused, not gynaecological, nasal?dr henry william devlin -
Williamstown High SchoolViolinist 1998, 1998
5 sheets of colour photographic proofs of a violinist playing her instrument. 4 sheets of 5 photos and 1 sheet of 4 photos. All the same student. The photographs were taken for publicity purposes.williamstown high school, music, violinist, 1998, publicity shots -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1917
A sepia photograph of the Sportsmens Thousand Band visit to Sunbury for the Grand Combined Memorial Service on 8 August 1917. It shows a group of 17 men in uniform with their instruments, and a civilian on the right, in front of a blustone building.Handprinted on front: Sportmans Thousand Band visit to Sunbury / for the Grand Combined / Memorial Service Aug 8th 1917.sportsmens thousand band a. i. f., armed forces, bands, military bands, uniforms, 1910s, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Nunawading City Band
The donor, Mrs Margaret Smith, was the daughter of Harold Allen who was a trumpet player and member of the Maroondah Symphony Orchestra and played the cornet in the Nunawading City Band for 15 years.Coloured photo of Nunawading City Band (date unknown -established 1969-70)showing the 26 members in their red and black jackets and red tie with their band instruments. Harold Allen (donor) was a member of the band..nunawading city band, maroondah symphony orchestra, allan harold, trumpet, cornet -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Tool - Needle holder used by Dr Fritz Duras
This instrument was used by Dr Fritz Duras (1896-1965), who moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras was forced to leave Germany, and came to Australia to take up a post as director of physical education at Melbourne University. This instrument was part of a collection of instruments given to his son-in-law, Dr Michael Kloss, who was an obstetrician. Dr Kloss donated these items to the College. Metal needle holder. The needle holder's overall shape is that of a teardrop, with a rounded handle section narrowing to serrated grip points at one end. The needle holder appears to be made of a plated metal.obstetrics -
Greensborough Historical SocietyRuler, Scale rule for map reading, 1950c
Small rule to measure distance when reading a scale map. Measurements in yards or meters.Small plastic rule, cream colour with black markings.map reading, scale ruler -
Stawell Historical Society IncInstrument, 9.5 Ω Nickel Resistance Coil, c 1960's
Used to measure resitance verses tempreture variations of nickel wire. Stawell Technical School.Resistance coil in Glass tube with Electrical connections mounted on plastic top9.5 Ω Nickelscience, instument, education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Instrument - Realia, Total Internal Reflection Apparatus, 1960's
Use to measure angle of total internal reflection of light. Used at Stawell Technical SchoolGrey box for liquid with glass slide on rotating scaleMade in Australia for H.B. Selby & Co Pty Ltd Analite Pty Ltdscience, education -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Wyclif Congregational Church Sunday School Picnic 1921 (2), 1921
Harry James is thought to be a transcription error for Harvey James. See photo 2485 - Man on LHS is possibly Harvey James. See photo 2494 which ? identifies man as ? Breeden - Man 2nd from left in this photo may also be this man.A sepia photo of 6 young men standing on a grassy bank. Four are wearing jackets or blazers, 2 have hats and one is wearing a cap. Notations identify the individual on the RHS as Ken Shearer.Sepia photo, one of 7, mounted on what appears to be a page from a photo album. The page is olive-brown and it has been ruled into sections using a white ink. This measures 29.75 cm x 24.2 cm. This is mounted on card. This photo measures 8.25 cm x 5.6 cm."WYCLIF S. S. PICNIC AT HAMPTON 1921." in white ink with gold highlights. Photos have been numbered 1-7 in black marker pen at a later date. Individual identification of two men in blue biro - "Right: Ken Shearer" and " R - Harry James" in Jocelyn Hall's writing. On the back of the mount card in Jocelyn Hall's writing: L top: "No 2 - On Right Ken Shearer / Photo No 6 .. At Right: HARVEY JAMES / No 4: Back row holding Tray: / Hillier (Bill) Bayley" L bottom: "Donated by W. Dempsey / Photographer may have been / W. T. Hill of Pembroke St."wyclif congregational church, picnics, sunday schools, hampton, ken shearer, harry james, harvey james, bill dempsey, w dempsey -
Mont De LanceySewing kit
Worked by Edna Parker (nee Rouget)Set of 3 antique white, crocheted sewing equipment items: Scissors bag, tape measure holder and a thimble bag, each with a different crocheting pattern. The scissors bag has a crocheted button closer, the tape measure holder has 3 crocheted flowers and 3 small crystal beads on the lid and a toggle-shaped crystal closer and the thimble bag has a cotton drawstring closer with 2 pearl beads on either side and 2 crocheted flowers on front side of bag.sewing equipment, personal effects. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Fridge Magnet - Admella 150th Celebrations, n.d
Produced for the Admella 150th Celebrations.Circular white plastic fridge magnet. Circular magnet attached to back. Blue, white, brown image of Admella 150th logo attached to frount, covered by clear plastic. Measures in diameter 5.8 cm. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Album - Disk of images, n.d
Second of 2 disks of images by the late Brian Hinchcliffe, former freelance photographer. Includes images of Portland. Silver disk, in same blue clear plastic sleeves as 6858. Measures 12 cm in diameter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Compact Disc - Images, 1970-1980
Disk of images by the late Brian Hinchcliffe, former freelance photographer. Includes images of Portland. Gold disk, blue clear plastic sleeve. First of 2 disks. Disc Measures 12 cm in diameter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Salt and Pepper Shakers, n.d
Salt and pepper shakers, white china with blue fishing scene, 'Souvenir of Nelson, Vic'. Identifying numbers 6235 a, b Each measures Diameter top: 3.3cm Diameter bottom: 5cm Height: 7.0cmBack: Gold sticker, made in Taiwan -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Pin, c. 1988
Round metal pin. Coloured plastic front, depiction of sailing ship. "PORTLAND VIC - MARCH '88', round bottom edge of pin. Measures in diameter 3.8 cm x 1.5cm x 6cm -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Shot Carrier, n.d
Leather shot carrier with metal dispenser for pellets. Leather strap, possible for carrying over shoulder, Measures Carrier 2cm x 43cm x 5cm Strap: 2 x 71 x 0.3 -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Craft, Dressmaking Made Easy, 1958
Tawonga C.W.A. was involved in dressmaking and other home industries.The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country. This was achieved by getting together and exchanging ideas on dressmaking while providing for their families and the local community, possibly selling their products at fetes.Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.Small white and grey book with picture of tape measure and cotton reel on the cover. It has 15 pages including the cover which is printed on too. It has general instructions for sewing. Held by 2 staplesCover: Woman's Realm presents / Dressmaking / made easy / Simple instructions and / step-by-step diagrams for / making your own clothes tawonga. country woman's association of victoria. dressmaking. woman's realm. c.w.a. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Scale, Computing Scale Company, 1897-1900
In 1885 Julius Pitrat of Gallipolis, Ohio, patented the first computing scale. Six years later, Edward Canby and Orange Ozias of Dayton, Ohio, purchased Pitrat's patents and incorporated The Computing Scale Company as the world's first computing scale vendor. And four years after that, The Computing Scale Company introduced the first automatic computing scale In 1911. the Computing Scale Company merged with the International Time Recording Company and Tabulating Machine Company to form the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, a business that was renamed IBM in 1924. An early example of a hanging clock face scale patented in October 1897 and made by a company that pioneered the first computing scales used in retail businesses. This company went on to become incorporated with IBM that late became an international computer manufacturer.Scale, patented Oct 12, 1897. Measures in pounds and ounces, up to 10lb. Red indicator needle. Two adjustment screws. Ring on the top for mounting. Marked "The Computing Scale Co Dayton Ohio"Marked "The Computing Scale Co Dayton Ohio"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, scale, computing scale, computing scale company, weighing instrument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - NORTH OLD CHUM MINE MANAGER'S REPORT 16 - 8 - 1900
Handwritten notes from the North Old Chum Mine Manager, J. Tregear's Report. Report details measures and recommendations taken to close the mine. Mine Manager is of the opinion if their crushing is not payable, they will abandon their tribute.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, north old chum mine manager's report 16 - 8 - 1900, fortuna, water dept., c anderson, j tregear -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, 1993
Investigation of salinity problems by staff at Tatura, Kyabram, Shepparton, and Cobram Institutes.Department of Agriculture photos on front. Saline waterlogged land near Shepparton. Measuring white clover growth. Salinity management plans for research. Farm planning blueprint. Satellite image of plains and Lodden river.salinity, department of agriculture, kyabram, tatura, shepparton, cobram -
Mont De LanceySewing Machine
The sewing machine was brought from Italy by the Ghirardello Family in 1928, and has been kindly donated by Mrs Bernadette ChirardelloPortable hand operated sewing machine on a wooden base, with a wooden carry lid, and a bone china knob on the handle. Machine is painted with gold trim, and has 4 shuttles, and also has 'cm' measures.Margue De Fabriquesewing machines -
Greensborough Historical SocietyScoop, Half-cup scoop, 1960s
Used as flour or sugar scoop, tis scoop, when full, measures 1/2 cup.Metal scoop with wooden handle"Level full 1/2 cup A & J Made in USA"scoops -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Dairy Equipment, graduated H25cm x Diam 8cmcream jug, c1970
A typical enamel jug used by families in City of Moorabbin for measuring liquids for cooking and preserving c1970A typical enamel measuring jug used by families in City of Moorabbin c1970A cream enamel jug with a green rim graduated measurements 40 oz, 2 pints, 1000gramsInside jug graduated measurements 40oz, 2 pints 1000gms kitchen equipment, cooking, crockery, casserole, stewed meat, vegetables,post world war 11 settlers, moorabbin estates c1970, early settlers , market gardeners, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, cheltenham, -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, 1970s
Photo of winemaker Rick Morris measuring the sugar level in fermenting grape must with the use of an hydometerBlack and white photograph of a man who appears to be testing the Baumé of a wine while standing in a concrete tank.On back of photo: "Markwood 75% [upper case C in small circle]"wineries, north east victoria, wine industry, wine making, markwood winery -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - WonthaggiBook, "Investigation of Mine Air"
A. Part of the G. Hadden collection. B. A study of the methods used to measure impurities in mine air."Investigation of Mine Air" is the name of that book that is hard bound with a red cover and gold lettering.Inside the front cover had the name "Miners Department" that was hand written. -
Orbost & District Historical Societymusical instrument
Used by members of the Orbost Municipal Band from 1964.The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. A brass musical instrument - a tenor horn - in a blue felt-lined case. The leatherette is peeling off the cardboard case and it has been taped with black plastic tape. There is a music holder clip and a brass spare piece.Presented by Ladies Auxilliary June 1964 On centre valve 51454 Below bell ORPHEUSmusical-instrument orbost-municipal-band -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBand Instrument and case
Brass Band Instrument - Trombone Class A New Standard prototype. Besson & Co 198 Euston Road London England. A. P. Sykes Melbourne. Presented to the Terang Brass Band by the Ladies Committee February 1928flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - INSTRUMENT MANUAL, Air Ministry, Instrument Manual, 1937
Light blue hard cover book with Royal Coat of Arms at bottom, blue buckram binding & black print. Many pages. 11 sections on flight instruments & their use. Illustrated drawings, photos & navigational charts.Inside front cover: “A M Watkins 10”books - manuals/military/air force, british, instrument -
Lorne Historical SocietyEquipment - Wooden Cash register, Estimated date early 1900
Believed to be used at first petrol/service station in LorneHistorical value to Lorne CommunityWooden cash register with metal, mechanical instrument to provide paper receipts A metal lever opens the draw.a hinged wooden lid covers the mechanism. Paper is still on the roller. In the draw are metal clips to hold the notes nil markingscash register, business, -
Federation University Historical CollectionScientifc Object, Centrifuge Tubes, c2010
These items were removed from the Mt Helen Campus S-Building before the refurbishment in September 2015.Polypropylene clear cylindrical containers with a pointed end and a polyethylene teal screw-top lid. On one side it has measurements from 5 to 45mL. The Edwards Instrument Company product number is 3181-345-008centrifuge tubes, science, scientific equipment, laboratory.
