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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Land Title, Willliam Logan, 9/04/1874
Photocopy of original certificate granting William Logan allotment no 144, Parish of Nunawading.logan, william, bowen, george ferguson (sir), land settlement -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Caulking Tool, William Marple & Sons, Early 20th century
Caulking is the traditional technique used on wooden vessels built with butted or clinker-built planks to fill the gaps between these planks while still allowing the wood to flex and move. This involved driving the irons, hammered in with the mallet, deep into the seams to open them up. After this, spun yarn, oakum (hemp) or cotton was driven deep into the gaps. The hemp or cotton was soaked in creosote or pine tar to make the joins watertight. Caulking also played a structural role in tightening up the hull or deck by reducing the longitudinal movement of the neighbouring planks. William Marples junior joined his father's joinery making business in 1821. In 1860 William's sons joined him and the firm became William Marples and sons. Over the years they acquired John Moseley & Sons a London plane maker and Thomas Ibbotson & Co a Sheffield edge tool maker. Growing to become the most prolific and best known Sheffield tool maker. Their large factory was known as the Hibernia Works. Their trademark was a shamrock that appeared on some of their tools, in 1961 they had about 400 employees. In 1962 the record Tool Company and William Ridgway acquired a fifty percent interest in the company and in 1972 the companies merged with several others to form Ridgway Tools Ltd. After 116 years at its Hibernia Works, the company was moved to Dronfield. A 1982 takeover by A G Bahco of Sweden was short-lived and in 1985 Record Ridgway returned to British ownership first as Record Marples Woodworking Tools Ltd. In 1988 then as Record Holdings PLC in 1993. In 1998 the company accepted a bid from American Tool Corporation, subsequently trading as Record Irwin. The Irwin company itself was acquired by Newell Rubbermaid in 2002 and renamed Irwin Industrial Tool Co. Both the Marples and Record names were re-branded "Irwin" However the name has since been resurrected as Irwin/Marples and applied to wood chisels and table saw blades now made at their new facility in Udine, Italy. As a footnote, William Marples was the uncle of Robert Marples and Joseph Marples, both of whom established competing tool making businesses in Sheffield. The Robert Marples firm disappeared early in the 20th century. After several changes in the company's ownership tools are now made under the Ridgway name but in China. A tool made by a company with a long family history of tool making in Sheffield England, with a member of the Marples family, Joseph Marples establishing a competing tool company which continues today to manufacture quality products for the joinery and shipwrights trades.Caulking tool straight wide blade, Stamped "W Marples & Sons" & James S Steele tool box.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, caulking tool, caulking iron, james s steele -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE POEMS OF WILLIAM EDMONDSTOUNE AYTOUN''
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 509 page book of verse by William Edmondstoune Aytoun, written in the mid1800s. B&W photo of a bust of the author opposite the title page. Published and printed in 1921 by The Oxford University Press. Catalogue sticker ''2119 AYT'' on spine.William Edmondstoune Aytounbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, william edmonstoune aytoun, poetry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A VOICE FROM THE GOLDEN CITY - BENDIGO, 1895
A Voice from the Golden City - Bendigo. Contains poems and songs written about Bendigo. Contains a yellow card inside, (loose), with these words written on it: 'A Voice from the Golden City' - Bendigo By William Pascoe . Printed by Bolton Bros. Williamson and High Streets 1895. This volume of verse was dedicated to the Hon. Joseph Sternberg MLC. (Sternberg St.)William Pascoecottage, miners, estate of e. sherman -
Mont De Lancey
Book, William Gillies, M.A, Simple Studies in British History Part 1, 1920
A simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.A small tan cloth covered hardcover book with the title: Simple Studies in British History Part 1 B.C. 55 to A.D. 1603 printed in black lettering on the front cover with the publisher, a round publisher symbol and 1/9 at the bottom. The title is printed on the spine. This is a Second Course of Reading in British History by William Gillies, M.A. Inside, opposite the title page, is a foldout map of the British Empire throughout the world, showing the empire in red. Black and white illustrations and photographs are included. At the back is included three other history titles. It is quite damaged and worn through use. Pp.168.non-fictionA simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.great britain - history, history, textbooks -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Framed Photographs, William. F. Scott, 1988
Framed photograph of three single truck trams at Gardens Loop, 27, 26 and 33 during December 1987 centenary by W. F. Scott. The same photograph used on page 2 of the BTM's "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" booklet. A similar photograph appears in the BTM Postcard - Reg. Item No. 1657 for another photograph of the same scene. Frame is a screwed brass frame, with glass front, wooden back and picture wire for hanging. On rear is a sticker with printed caption "Ballarat Tramways Centenary December 1987 / William F. Scott" See Reg item 4352 for the print size of this photograph.trams, tramways, gardens loop, centenaries, wendouree parade, livery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Electrical Instrument, Portable Wattmeter: Type PW6, Serial No 2972
In 1993 this items was held in the Mt Helen Physics Department Optic Laboratory.Wattmeter type PWG, Range 0-1.5 kw, semi-circular scale. Three volt ranges: 150v, 300v, 600v. 50 Hz. In varnished wooden carry case, with hinged lid and leather carry strao. Calibration chart inside lid. Serial Number 2973scientific instrument, wattmeter, electrical engineering, laboratory, electrical instrument, a j william, mount helen campus, physics department, optic laboratory, a.j. william -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Micro & Milli Ammeter D.C
Used in Physics and Electrical Engineering laboratory experiments.D.C. micro and milliammeter, 6 ranges: 100 microAmp; 500 microAmp; 1 milliAmp, 5 milliAmp, 10 milliAmp, 50 milliAmp. Semi-circular scale. In varnished wood case with hinged lid. Leather strap carry handle. Series No 5276 Type PC6scientific instrument, ammeter, electrical instrument, physics, electrical engineering, laboratory -
RMIT Design Archives
Architectural drawings
Architectural perspective drawing featuring aerial view of the Chancery at the Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpurink, acetate -
RMIT Design Archives
Photographs
Black and white photograph of the Aborigines Advancement League Headquarters, Melbournesilver gelatin, paper -
Kilmore Historical Society
KEYE AND MALLESON'S HISTORY OF THE INDIA MUTINY OF 1856-8, Kaye and Malleson's history of the India mutiny of 1856-8 Vol.I, 1888
Red cloth cover with gold writing on the spine and cover damaged binding and some ripped pages xx, 454 pages ; ǂc 19 cm 202 marked in pen on first page 'Mechanics Institute Kilmore' Stamp Dedicated by author to the memory of his brother in law Quintin Battyehistory, 1857-1858, india mutiny, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BENDIGO REGIMENTS, Marching On, Post 1960
Marching On - The Bendigo Regiments and Companies 1858 - 1988. From Preface: This book is a brief outline of the history of the numerous military companies and battalions from 1958 to 1988. This book should fill a gap in the military events of Bendigo.Soft cardboard cover. Black / white print on front, spine & back. Brownish yellow background colour, illustrated with black / white photos. On the front soldiers are marching with buildings in the background. On the back is a half portrait of 3 men in uniform. 194 cut, plain, white, pages. Illustrations &black / white photos.Handwritten in blue ink on title page: “W Thomason”book, bendigo, regiments, companies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Young highwayman, 1867
A young highwayman, William Parsons, was arrested at Lilydale by Constable Purcell, stationed in Nunawading in 1867.A young highwayman, William Parsons, was arrested at Lilydale by Constable Purcell, stationed in Nunawading in 1867.A young highwayman, William Parsons, was arrested at Lilydale by Constable Purcell, stationed in Nunawading in 1867.bushrangers, purcell, philip, parsons, william -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Article - Ointment, Bates & Co. (William Usher), 1851 - mid-1900s
Bates' Salve has been used as a home remedy for the treatment of boils, skin infections, splinters, pimples and insect bites for decades, from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. It is a drawing application for bringing out foreign bodies and pusses from a wound. There are still many families who remember using it and others who have been using it and are down to their last ‘inch’. One comment from a reader from Queensland tells how his Dad was a sleeper cutter in the 1950s and on school holidays his brother and he used to help their Dad. When doing this task after a wet season they would be confronted with spear grass about a metre high. Sometimes the spears would enter their skin, and when the spears were wet they would screw like a corkscrew into their flesh. If they left them for too long it was impossible to dig them out with a needle. That's when the Bates Salve was put into action to draw the spearhead out. "It worked wonders. It was a marvellous invention." Many people say that they would love to be able to purchase more of it today and hope that someone will produce a ‘safe’ version of it. There are several versions of a recipe for the salve available online. It appears that the salve is named after Daisy Bates, wife of the Bates’ Salve proprietor, William Usher. William’s son Victor continued making Bates’ Salve well into the mid-1900s, with the business being carried on by Victor’s only son, Alan. There are still descendants in the family home in Norwood, Adelaide. William’s great-grandchild has stated that, despite being subject to the salve during childhood, there have been no noticeable ill effects. A small notice in the Adelaide Advertiser in 1915 made a suggestion “It is said that Bates’ Salve is the popular line with OUR BOYS in Gallipoli. They recently sent to the Adelaide Red Cross for a supply, so it would be a good line to put in soldiers’ Christmas Billies.“ Over 700 ‘Christmas Billies’ were sent from generous Warrnambool citizens to our soldiers in the trenches in Gallipoli. The average cost of filling a billy with gifts was Ten Shillings, calculated at about Fifty-four Dollars in 2021. The contents included Christmas puddings and tobacco. The huge project was coordinated by a local Committee and involved generous businesses and hundreds of kind-hearted community members, with recognition sown by naming many of those involved in an article in the Warrnambool Standard. The project’s idea was initiated by Australia’s Department of Defence and all states were involved in supporting the soldiers in this way. Mr Bates (Theopholis) of Hull, England, was the original owner of the Bates’ Salve recipe. When he died he left his business to William Usher, his son-in-law. William arrived in South Australia in 1851 after he had sold his recipe to an English firm, giving them the rights to make and sell it all over the world, except in Australia. Bates then became the registered proprietor of Bates’ Salve for the Commonwealth and still had a large market for his product. William Usher made the salve at his Norwood home, in a wood-fired copper in the garden within a three-sided enclosure. The ointment was then taken to a room in the house where it was divided, labelled and packaged. It was then sent to Faulding’s Wholesale Chemist for distribution. William and his wife May (or Mary) had three children; Jack, Victor and Ivy. When May died, William married Mary Williams (May’s maid, from Tasmania, twenty years younger than William) and had seven more children. The treatment’s packaging labels it as a POISON. It seems that its active ingredient was lead oxide (22 per cent), which is no longer considered unsafe. A member of the public mentioned that in 2016 they found some Bates’ Salve in an old family medicine chest. Its label stated that the product “contains a minimum of 25.8 per cent of red lead oxide”. That particular sample was made at 470 Wallon Road, West Molesey, Surrey, England. Some people would love to be able to use the product still and even take the risk of poisoning. Instructions for its use are included on the wrapper. Here is a transcription - "Bates' Salve. Bee Brand. POISON. This Preparation contains 22 parts per centum [lead oxide]… Made by Descendants of the Inventor and Original Proprietor. For use as a medicated plaster. Melt over a slight flame or use a heated knife to spread the salve on a piece of linen. If away from a joint it will not need tying as, when put on lukewarm, the plaster will hold itself. When the salve adheres to the skin moisten it with oil and wipe it off with a dry cloth. Manufactured by the direct descendants of the inventor and the original proprietor since 1833."This package of Bates' Salve has been used as a home remedy since the mod-1800s and even up to now in 2019 by those who consider themselves lucky to still have some at home. It was promoted as a 'cure all' treatment and kept handy for use at home and away. It represents our early industry and health management when medical treatment was often difficult to access. The product is the part of many childhood memories of those alive today.Bates’ Salve ointment; oblong stick of firm, brown waxy substance wrapped in waxed paper, with an outer printed wrapper. Text on wrapper warns that it is POISON and includes instructions for use as a medicated plaster, to be heated and spread onto linen then applied to the injury. Made by Bates & Co., Adelaide. The wrapper shows an emblem of a bee. The formula has been used since 1833.Text on wrapper includes "POISO[N]", "BATES' SALVE", "BEE BRAND", "BATES & CO., ADELAIDE". "This Preparation contains 22 parts per centum [lead oxide]" There is an emblem of a bee with wings outstretched.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bates’ salve, bates’ salve medicated plaster, bates and co adelaide, bee brand, medicated plaster, medical treatment, remedy, drawing treatment for infection, medicine cabinet, home remedy, pharmacy treatment, mid 1800s – mid 1900s remedy, topical application, treatment for boils, bites, splinters and infections, poison, preparation for treatment, ointment -
Kilmore Historical Society
Chambers Edinburgh Journal, Volumes, No's 1 - 48, New Series, c1844
Chambers Edinburgh Journal is a magazine series which began in 1832. The founder was William Chambers. He was later joined by his brother Robert. A new magazine series began in 1844. In 1854 the Journal moved to London & became Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art. At the end of 1897 the named changed to Chamber's Journal. It ceased publication in 1956.Brown marbled cover with black leather spine, hardcover book. Marbled paper on front cover peeled & part missing. Top & bottom of spine worn/torn and detached. Title page & eight page index missing. No end paper/s. Amateurish pencil drawings inside front & back covers. Loose pages in centre of body with rough/worn edges. Poor condition. 348 pp.Childish pencil drawings inside front & back covers.kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, William Strutt et al, Victoria The Golden - Scenes, Sketches and Jottings from Nature, 1980
Reproduction of an early Victorian artist's workThis is a book of 85 pages. It has a blue cover with gold lettering on the front cover and the spine. It contains printed text, reproductions of artistic works - sketches, lithographs and jottings. non-fictionReproduction of an early Victorian artist's workvictorian colonial art, william strutt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Botany Book by Robert William Whatmough, 1842-1887
Copy of original "Botany Book' handwritten by Robert Whatmough in the mid 1800s, accompanied by transcription by Nancy Whatmough. The current edition was put together by Steve Whatmough and published in 2008.An example of early horticultural notes. Robert Whatmough was an early Greensborough district orchardist. After arriving in Melbourne in 1841, Robert was Melbourne's first lamplighter in Bourke and Collins Streets. He worked as an orchardist from 1942 to 1887, growing and developing fruit varieties at his 'Willis Vale' orchard. He was an inaugural member of the "Victorian Horticultural Improvement Society' and exhibited 33 varieties of fruit at the1875 Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition..208 pages; spiral binding, clear cover. Original handwritten notes on right side of each page, transcription on left.robert whatmough, steve whatmough, nancy whatmough, greensborough, willis vale, orchards, horticulture -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, Descendants of George William Stock, 1861o
Family history chart of pioneer familyHistory of the Stock and Blackbourn families.Black and white 10 page computer generated family tree.In pen on front page: Val Wilsonchapman stock family, blackbourn family, family trees -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, LABANOFF, Prince Alexandre, Letters of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland... trans. William Turnbull, 1845
Labelled: 'Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest'. Stamped 'Cowes Public Library'. Inscribed 'John Cleeland' on p. 79. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, William Arthur Cecil by Bill Cecil, 1944o
Bill Cecil moved to Greensborough in 1944 aged 14. His family ran the post office and Bill became acquainted with most Greensborough families as he delivered the mail on horseback. Bill recounts his life both in Greensborough and other parts of the country.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.2 typed pages.cecil family, bill cecil, william arthur cecil, greensborough post office -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest, 1880_
A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest as inscribed on paper and attached to inside lid of chest.This chest was made from the trunk of an apple tree washed down the Plenty River to Greensborough in 1878. 1 page of text with line drawingwhatmough, apple tree chest -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest, 1878o
A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest as inscribed on paper and attached to inside lid of chest. Contains photographs of the chest and articles about the owners and makers. This chest was made from the trunk of an apple tree washed down the Plenty River to Greensborough in 1878. [Published c2012]Published by a descendent of the Whatmough family with access to several family artefacts.20 pages, colour and black and white illus.robert william whatmough, steve whatmough sarah wilson, apple tree chest, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, William Barak: bridge builder of the Kulin, 2006_
This book tells the story of Barak of the Wurundjeri Clan.20 pages, illus. (some col.).william barak, aborigines victoria -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Independent Order of Rechabites Koroit Branch Sash, belonging to William Anderson of "Rosemount"
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Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Bill Cecil, Memories of walking up the Plenty River, by William (Bill) Cecil, 1950o
Bill Cecil remembers activities from his youth including rabbit hunting on the Plenty River1 page, typescriptplenty river, bill cecil -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Certificate of Competency as a Mine Manager made out to William Statton, 1889
Black and white photograph of a Ballarat SChool of Mines certificate held by the Gold Museum. The copy was probably made for the Ballarat School of Mines History Book by Warren Perry.frederick martell, andrew anderson, ballarat school of mines, registrar, mine manager -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Identity card, Untitled, William Hall Robertson's identity card, 1924-10/4/1942
This card was witnessed by Elizabeth Ann Robertson of 1004 Mair St, Ballarat. It most probably has something to do with security during World War 2.Double sided card with handwritten details on a printed cardworld war two, william hall robertson, william robertson, identity card, letterhead, brinds propriety limited, federal distilleries -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Invoice, James Barnett, William Barrett Mining and Agricultural Blacksmith Invoice, 26/7/1898 (exact)
Printed invoice with business address and image of a forge on the top. The invoice was made at to Fred Martell of the Ballarat School of Mines, and was signed by James BarrettStamped 'Passed for Payment Ballarat'james, ballarat school of mines, barrett, william barrett, blacksmith, armstrong st ballarat, frederick martell, ovens, safety cage, mining blacksmith, agricultural blacksmith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, William H. Wooster at the Ballarat Observatory, Mount Pleasant
An image of W.H. Wooster with telescope, and a page copy of his handwritten notes outlining his achievements.7707.2 "Notes Grandpa has lectured scores of times in the Sch. of Mines, sometimes for one of the Professors who was ill. Also Lectured in the City Fire Brigade, Ballarat E Fire Brigade, Barkley St Wesn chap., Lydiard St. Wes. Chapl, St Peter's Church of England, Mt Pleasant Wes. Chapl., Baptist Church; & many other places. Preached i the Neil St. Wes. Chapels at Brown Hill, the Gong, Ltl Bendigo, Golden Point, Macarthur St., Mnt Pleasant, the Bible Christian Chppl., and many others. Too photos of most of the places shown in these "Ballarat Views", and many others. And laid the Foundation of the fine Municipal Observatory, in a long series of "Astronomical" and other "Scientific Notes", published in the Ballarat Courier and Ballarat Star, & occasionally in another Newspaper, which roused much public interest in Astronomy. The present official astronomer, Mr John Brittain, is my pupil in Astronomy and Microscopy, and calls me his Father in Science. W.H. Wooster."w.h. wooster, ballarat observatory, microscope, microscopy, churched, preaching, lay preacher, ballarat school of mines, ballarat field naturalists club, observatory, telescope -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh Vol I-II
Presented to the school by the Misses Peebles, identity unknown. Example of ongoing community support of the school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians and members of the college community and associates.Medium cloth bound books with gold lettering on spineBook plate inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College / Library / Presented by / Misses Peebles 1936...peebles, ballarat-college, weatherly-library