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Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - coffee grinder
This object was used for grinding coffee beans. Originally purchased by Susan Barnett for $2.50 in an 'OP' shop.A honey coloured wooden coffee grinder with a metal lid and a red handle.BE/ (insignia in centre of a dog straddling a globe) / HA / GESCHMIEDETES MALHWERKdrinks, coffee grinder, dink comsumption, george evans collection -
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Sculpture - Bust, mid 1940's
Sculpture was made by a personal friend of the subject in the mid 1940's and displayed in the home of the subject's son, John B. Crosbie until 2001. Bernard Crosbie (subject) was the nephew of Michael Loeman, former Shire of Bulla President and owner of 'Glen Loeman'. Bernard Crosbie and his brother inherited Glen Loeman from Michael Loeman.Bust of a man, Bernard Michael Crosbie, President of Bulla Shire 1936-1937. Made from plaster of Paris (?) painted metallic brown.crosbie, bernard michael, shire presidents, shire of bulla, loeman, michael, glen loeman, houses, george evans collection -
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Accessory - Dog tag in brown envelope, Dog Tag '82
Dog tags were issued by the Shire of Bulla to all dog owners who resided within the Shire. The dog tags were used to identify dogs and to control wandering animals in the area.A gold metal dog tag with a small key ring issued by the Shire of Bulla in 1982. The lettering on the tag is engraved in the concave side of the tag. The tag is in a small brown envelope which has been fastened with staples at the end. The words Regd. Dog Victoria and the maker's name is engraved on the concave side of the tag.SHIRE OF / BULLA / 991 / 1982-83dog registration, shire of bulla, welcome products, george evans collection -
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Equipment - knitting needles
Steel knitting needles were favoured over bone and plastic needles because they were unbreakable. Pairs of needles were used to make a variety of garments which were pieced together and sewn when the knitting was finished.A pair of steel knitting needles with blue plastic ends.handcrafts, knitting, knitting needles, george evans collection -
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Equipment - knitting needle gauge
The knitting needle gauge was used as a guide to the needle sizes used in Britain and Australia before metric measurements were adopted for weights and measures in the mid 1970's.A silver metal knitting needle gauge in the shape of a bell with different sized holes in the middle numbered from 1-5 and slots around both sides numbered from 6-22. These holes were used as a guide to gauge the size of knitting needles. The numbers and lettering have been engraved into the metal.KNITTING / PIN SIZE / IS WIDTH / OF SLOTShandcrafts, knitting, knitting gauge, george evans collection -
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Domestic object - Chamber pot
This object was used in the home for toilet requirements before the advent of the indoor toilet as it saved a trip out to the backyard toilet during the night. Most toilets were built outside so the 'night cart' could come and empty them during the night.A large cream coloured procelain chamber pot with one handle on the side. hoffman, chamber pots, toilets, ceramics, george evans collection -
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Equipment - nail (building)
An unusual square nail used for building. early 19th Century?A long square nail with a point at one end and a flat head at the other.buildings, building materials, nails, george evans collection -
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Container - Treacle Tin, Treacle
The tins were used by the Colonial Sugar Refining Co. to store and sell treacle which is a by-product of cane sugar and molasses. The tin is labelled with the imperial pound measurement so it preceded metric weights and measures.A green, red and gold tin used to sell and store treacle. Two stick of sugar cane decorate the front and the back of the round tin. The tin lid on the top of the tin needs to be levered open. The tin's capacity is 2 pounds. The word 'treacle' is written in bold red capital letters.THE COLONIAL SUGAR REFINING CO. LTD / TREACLE / 2 LB NET / MADE FROM CANE SUGAR ONLYcolonial sugar refining co., treacle, sugar cane, food, canning, sugar mills, george evans collection, commercial packaging -
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Container - Golden Syrup Tin, Golden Syrup
The tin was designed and used by the Colonial Sugar Refining Co. to store and sell golden syrup which is a by-product of cane sugar, molasses and treacle. The tin was used after the introduction of metric weights and measures.A yellow, red, brown, white and black tin used to sell and store golden syrup. The kilogram tin has the words 'golden syrup' printed in large red letters. There is a recipe and picture for caramel sauce on the back of the tin.MADE FROM AUSTRALIAN GROWN SUGAR CANE / CSR / Golden / Syrup / Net 1 kg / The COLONIAL SUGAR REFINING CO LTD / MELBOURNEcolonial sugar refining co., golden syrup, sugar cane, food, recipes, sugar mills, canning, george evans collection, commercial packaging -
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Container - Lipstick tube, Paul Duval - Lipstick
The small tubes were used to hold lipstick which could be carried in the handbag or small evening bag.A small grey and silver lipstick container. The grey cover slips over the silver base. There is a small lever at the side of the base which released the lipstick up the tube.PAUL / DUVALcosmetics, make-up, paul duval, duval, paul, personal effects, george evans collection -
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Accessory - Powder compact, Angel Face
Compacts containing face powder and foundation in one were sold in department stores from the early 1950's. Their widespread use meant that the heavier powder compacts with face powder were less popular.A round black plastic compact with a gold design on the hinged lid. There is a gold border around the circumference and part of the paint has disappeared near the catch. In the centre there is a coronet which is surrounded with a floral design. Manufacturer's details are stuck on the back of the compact. There is a mirror inside the compact with a small powder puff.CHESEBROUGH PONDS PTY. LTD REG. USER / ANGEL / FACE / by PONDS / BRONZEcosmetics, angel face, face powder, personal effects, chesebrough ponds, george evans collection -
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Accessory - Powder compact, Angel Face
From the early 1950's compacts containing face powder and foundation in-one were sold in department stores. Their widespread use resulted in heavier compacts and conventional face powder becoming less popular.A round blue plastic powder compact with the captions and design done in gold and blue on lid. The compact contains face powder and foundation in-one and there is a small flatened foam powder puff and information sheet inside.PONDS / ANGEL FACEchesbrough ponds, angel face, cosmetics, face powder, personal effects, george evans collection -
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Domestic object - Damping bottle top
The top was inserted into a glass bottle filled with water which was used to dampen starched clothes and linen before the garments were ironed. The introduction of steamirons into households meant that 'dampening bottle' became superfluous.A bottle top with a plastic hollow green rubber stopper and a rounded metal top which has small holes on the surface.laundering, ironing, starching, domestic items, george evans collection -
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Container - Figsen tin, Nyal Figsen
Figsens were a popular form of patent medicines sold in chemists and were taken to relieve constipation. They were packed in small orange and black tins before plastic packaging became popular.A small rectangular tin which is rounded at the corners. The lid is decorated in 3 bands of black, white and orange strips and wording in the same colours. The lid is hinged. The contents of the tin, its uses and dosage are written on the bottom of the tin in black.TRADE MARK 'NYAL' REGISTERED / FIGSEN / THE GENTLE LAXATIVE / FOR / CONSTIPATION / NYAL COMPANY SYDNEYnyal company, pharmacies, laxatives, medicines, george evans collection -
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Domestic object - iron stand, Servex
The stand used when ironing was done on a bench which didn't have iron stands.A metal iron stand with the words 'Servex and 'S' embossed at the pointed end and etched into the straight end. A straight bar down the centre links the pointed tip with the straight back. The sides are raised to hold the iron in place.SERVEX / Sservex, irons, laundering, domestic items, george evans collection -
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Container - Tablet bottle, Chlorate of Potash
Chlorate of Potash tablets were used to cure mouth ulcers. They were available without a prescription from chemist shops. They were small white tablets and were packed in small flat glass bottles.A small flat glass bottle which contained tablets. There is a metal screw top and an oval white label with navy blue printing.TABLETS / CHLORATE / OF POTASH / 5 Grschlorate of potash, m. j. dear - chemist, chemists, pharmacists, medicines, george evans collection -
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Headwear - Hair nets
Hair nets were used to hold unmanageable hair in place. Earlier nets were made from fine natural yarn but nylon replaced the natural fibres in latter years.2 hair nets in different shades of grey inside a small white paper bag.hair accessories, hair nets, personal effects, george evans collection -
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Clothing - stays
The stays were used as stiffening and for support in foundation wear and bodices in women's dresses (and waist bands).7 stays encassed in cotton with blue herringbone stitching used to fasten off each end. The stays are bundled together with white cotton thread.corsetry, foundation garments, fashion, clothing and dress, haberdashery, costume accessories, george evans collection -
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Accessory - bottle clips, Kork-n-seal
The seals were used on glass drink bottles which didn't have re-sealable stoppers.3 bottle seals - red, yellow and aqua are fastened onto yellow cardboard and wrapped in plastic. The seals clip onto bottles. The inscriptions are in black.PRESS DOWN FIRMLY / KORK-N-SEALfood and drink storage, bottles, bottle seals, domestic items, george evans collection -
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Domestic object - Damping bottle with top, Schweppes
The damping bottle was filled with water and used to moisten starched clothes and linen before garments were ironed. The introduction of steam irons into households in the early 1960's resulted in damping bottles becoming superfluous.A glass 'Schweppes' bottle has yellow and black graphics on it. It has been recycled and used as a damping bottle. The metal stopper has been inserted into a cork. There are spray holes on the top of the stopper. The word 'Schweppes' has been embossed around the base of the bottom.13 FL. OZ / SCHWEPPESlaundering, ironing, starching, schweppes, domestic items, george evans collection -
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Clothing - stockings - ladies, Golden Opportunity
The stocking were worn with corsets or a suspender belt and were fastened to the foundation garments with suspenders. 60 denier stocking were not the finest knit stocking. The stockings are seamed and have a heel and toe shaping.A coffee coloured pair of 60 denier nylon stockings Size 10. The 'Myer' price tag is on the inside of the leg and shows the department (26), the size (10) and the price (9/9). There is a band of red around the top of the ribbing.GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY / 60 DENIER / SELECTED MEDIUMS / NO 2 NYLON 10myer, hosiery, nylon stockings, clothing and dress, footwear accessories, george evans collection -
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Manual - Street Directory, Morgan's Official Street Directory of Melbourne and Suburbs, 1980's
This street directory of Melbourne and Suburbs was the 52nd edition published by Val Morgan. It is printed with a new map format.A Morgan's street directory of Melbourne and Suburbs without a front cover.morgan, val and co., melbourne, directories, street directories, george evans collection -
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Clothing - Cape, Inmates
An inmate's cape, black/dark navy blue serge with a grey stripe, grey lining. Fasteners with tab and single brown button at neck. Outer surface has a dart at each shoulder, lining has dart only on wearer's left. Very roughly made.costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
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Clothing - Skirt, Inmates
Skirt in slate grey denim, hand sewn with a heavy (linen?) thread, waistband - coarse herringbone weave webbing, white with navy stripes, waist ties white cotton, hand-stitched to form tapes. Made in three pieces and roughly pleated into waist.Waistband front marked "F2" twice in red (paint) mark on wearer's left overstrikes "F5" in black (Ink)costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
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Clothing - Dress, Inmate's
Inmate's dress in off-white canvas (?) with narrow red stripes. Back opening from neck to thigh with six pairs of eyelet holes (unhemmed). Reinforcing panel at front neck. Shoulder and side seams French stitched. Bodice and skirt pleated into waistband.costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
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Programme, Commemorative Meeting of Hume City Council Celebrating the Centenary of Federation, c2000
This booklet was produced to commemorate a meeting of the Hume City Council to celebrate the Centenary of Federation at the old Bulla Offices. These were given to people attending the meeting as a memento.There are many photos of people, buildings and the Hume City Council flag on the front cover of this item as well as text in blue and white print. A commemorative programme of Hume City Council celebrating the Centenary of Federation.Top of cover: Commemorative Meeting of Hume City Council / celebrating the Centenary of Federation Bottom of cover: Old Bulla Offices / 25 January 2001 LH corner: Centenary of Federation logo RH corner: Hume City Council logofederation, hume city council, bulla, shire offices, george evans collection -
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Bottle, E. Murphy Riddell's Creek, c1800's
This bottle was used by E. Murphy of Riddell's Creek.A light green bottle used for soft drinks. The neck is broken and at the base of neck there is provision for a wire clamp which held the ball at the opening in place. There is embossed writing around the bottle. The base of the bottle is recessed.E. MURPHY / EM / REG'D / RIDDELL'S CREEKbottles, murphy, e., food, riddell's creek, george evans collection -
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Nightshirt, inmate's
A calico nightshirt with a blue stripe woven into the material. Round neckline with tacking stitches still present. Short sleeves. Back opening from neck to shoulder blades, fastened with two metal (brass) buttons.Handwritten on upper left breast in black ink "Calico Nightdress".costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
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Straight Jacket
Straight jacket, sleeveless, made from two thicknesses of calico with red and blue stripe. Edges bound with bias-cut calico. Garment is shaped like waistcoat and wraps around with two long ties. The upper yoke is reinforced with a third layer of cloth cut from the selvedges. The ties are made from separate pieces and sewn on at the lower edge.Nonecostume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
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Straight Jacket
Straight jacket: two layers of fawn cloth-canvas (or hessian). No sleeves or armholes; shaped at shoulder to enclose arms against body. Hand sewn with heavy thread. (String or twine). Closes with six pairs of eyelets, all overstitched with same twine (which seems to have a coating).Nonecostume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection