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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Photographic print of a re-photographed photograph. Bentinck Street Portland, c. 1970
Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows Bentinck Street looking south. All Saints Catholic Church on right, post and chain fence on left side of road opposite All Saints Railway Station visible on left. London Inn, Mac's Hotel, right also Post Office and Customs House in background. Road unmade.Front: 'BENTINCK ST PORTLAND NICHOLLS' - Printed on bottom of photo. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Knife for Ladies Purse, circa mid to late 1900's
This "ladies" pocket knife was used up to the late 1900's by influential and "well off" ladies, not only as a fashion statement but as a practical tool when away from the kitchen/home to peel fruit and provide a cutting instrument for small items. It was a method to show the growing independence of women to skillfully process food away from the home and kitchen. The use of such a small compact knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers (docking the end of the cigar)This "lady's "purse" knife was a demonstration of the growing independence of women in Australia and especially in rural areas up to the 1940's. The two World Wars provided the opportunity for women to take over what was traditionally "men's work". This evolution of women's equality in society brought changes to what the traditional role of rural women had been entrenched from first colonisation of Australia. The use of such a small compact knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers (docking the end of the cigar). This method of preparation of a good cigar would have been used by wealthy property owners or men of "class"This small one blade knife (lady's) has an "ivory" body containing one small blade. Horizontal lines in "off white" appearance run from one end to the other. One end has a "U" fitting(to provide an anchorage for a chain). This small knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers.ladies pocket knife, small knives, traveller's cutting implements -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Frank Wright (left) with father William and brother Alex Wright
Alexander Wright was killed whilst performing at the Birmingham Empire as the result of a German air Attack in October 1940. The theatre had a direct hit. The stage name of Alex Wright was 'Navarre' "Prince of Mimics". According to Frank Wright Alex was a great impersonator with a unique range Bass - tenor with many accents (not unlike Peter Dawson) "AUSTRALIAN KILLED An Australian, Alexander Wright, radio variety star, who toured Europe and Australia under the pseudonym of Navarre, was killed during a recent air raid in a Midland . town. His broth-er, Frank Wright, is musical director for the London County council."(Border Morning Mail, 22 Oct 1940) Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. Sepia formal photograph of a seated man with two boys, one standing on either side of him. They are posed in front of a backdrop showing one side of a window and its curtain, panelling and a painting. The boys are dressed in shoes, socks, knee pants, vests with a chain, white shirts and a jacket. The man is similarly dressed although with long trousers.frank wright, alex wright, navarre, alexander wright, william wright -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Plan applied for a Lease, Parishes of Glenmora and Rothcar, 27/05/1913
Plan on linen showing mining leases around the township of Lower Homebush, District of Maryborough. Scale: 20 chains to in inch (1:15840) WGS 84 Centroid Lat: 37 degrees 01 feet 35 inches S Long: 143 degrees 30 feet 35 inches S NS: 3.2km EW: 2.8km glenmona, rathcar, gladstone, maryborough, mining, clarence smith, homebush, clarence smith, w d thompson, peter leyden, b elliot, c horne, a field, john leydon, g jolly, r e jolly, d garner, s j barry, m harris, a harris, w j mcconnell, ellen harris, r j harris, j barry, t curtain, s garner, e barry, m j barry, l e squires, wilkins jnr, e c grace, e j field, mary field, m broughton, b l lusby, m j lusby, j e field, f broughton, j gillock, m simmons, glenmona, rathscar, parish of avoca, maryborough district, albert field, g grose, j harris -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Anchor, Before 1831
Historical Information: The anchor is from the wooden sailing ship CHILDREN, which was wrecked at Childers Cove east of Warrnambool on the 15th of January 1839 with the loss of 16 lives. The Children anchor was raised from the wreck site by Flagstaff Hill Divers; Peter Ronald, Garry Hayden (Terang, still), Tim Goodall (now Warrnambool), and Colin Goodall (now Warrnambool), on Sunday 3rd January 1974. A week or so later it was dragged up the cliffs and taken to Warrnambool. It is now on display near the entrance to the Maritime Village and Museum. It appears to be a Pering’s Improved Anchor, developed at Portsmouth after 1813. The addition of broad curvature to the anchor arms provided a stronger purchase than the pre-existing Admiralty Old Pattern Long Shanked Anchor with straight arms. However, the evidence of hammer-welding the separate pieces of the arms and palms to the central shank (peaked crown and flat palms) suggests the manufacture is before the 1831 Rodger’s Anchor design, (which cast both arms and their flukes as one piece that was then attached to the shank by a bolt through the crown). This identification seems consistent with the date of the CHILDREN’s construction in 1824. The CHILDREN was a three masted barque with a wooden hull built at Liverpool in England. She was bought by the Henty family of Portland (Australia Felix) in 1837 for regular coastal trading between Van Diemens Land, the Port Phillip District of New South Wales and South Australia. Only 255 tons burden (92 feet in length, with a beam of 25 feet and depth of 17 feet), she sailed from Launceston bound for Adelaide in late December1838, on her first Australian voyage and under the English master who had brought her out – Captain H. Browne. On board the CHILDREN were 24 passengers, including 9 children; the captain and 14 crew; livestock of 1500 sheep, 8 bullocks and 7 horses; general cargo of beef, pork, tobacco, tripe, butter, limejuice, horse hair, currants, lead shot, beer and spirits; 5,000 house bricks from London; and six whaling boats with associated whaling gear. The vessel was battered by gale force north-westerly winds shortly after setting out from Launceston on 11 January 1839 and adverse sailing conditions persisted for the next four days. At 11 pm on the 15th of January 1839, and many miles north and east of the captain’s navigated position, the CHILDREN struck the Pinnacle, a limestone stack off Childers Cove. Within half an hour the ship was completely destroyed. As well as the loss of livestock and cargo, 16 passengers and crew perished, including the captain, six men, one woman and eight children. In 1931 shifting sands at Childers Cove uncovered the skeleton of an adult male. In 1951 another two skeletons were exposed by storms, an adult male and a child. In 1963 some district scuba divers retrieved a small signal-cannon from the site. And in 1974 Flagstaff Hill recovered the anchor and some house bricks. The shipwreck of the CHILDREN is of state significance – Victorian Heritage Register No. S116.A large forged-wrought iron anchor from the wreck of the CHILDREN. Flat hammer-welded flukes on opposing curved arms and a peaked crown. It has a metal (elbowed) stock or cross-bar and a heavy duty pinned shackle (not ring) for the anchor chain. It is in fair condition but extensively corroded after 135 years on seabed (supported on display) .warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck artefact, maritime museum, the children, childers cove, anchor, pering’s improved anchor, 1839 shipwreck. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Kerosene Lamp, Bef. 09-02-1984
This Kerosene lamp was made in a similar design to marine lamps of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Kerosene lamps were one of the most common oil lamps used and manufactured until the 1980s. The lamp is an example of 19th and early 20th-century kerosene lamps used on board ships. The design was still made in the 1980s. Kerosene lamp; metal framed cylindrical lamp with a hinged top lid with a chain-locking device. A swinging metal handle on top pivots on two side lugs and a loop in its centre. Another similar handle is on the base. Four thin rods join the base to the top. The tank at the base has evenly distributed formed holes around it. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, maritime-museum, modern reproduction, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, kerosene lamp, lighting, mantle lamp, marine lamp, lantern, maritime lamp, lighting equipment, marine technology, ship's lighting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - TROPHY COLLECTION: SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB MORA RYDER TROPHY, 1962
Bendigo Senior Citizens Club bowls competition perpetual trophy in memory of Mora Ryder. Wooden shield with silver plate cartouche inscribed with names of recipients and dates, silver ribbon above a larger cartouche which reads, perpetual trophy in memory of Mora Ryder 1962 presented by E Ryder Esq, a chain on back for hanging.Stanley White 279 Lt Collins St Melbourne.trophies & awards, sports, bowls, bendigo-sports-bowls-senior citizens-ryder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOAN O'SHEA COLLECTION: DUNNOLLY MAPS, 1980
Joan O'Shea Collection. Goldfield Maps Dunolly 3 Sheets 1980. Page 1: Mines in Dunolly, Whistling Flat, Painswick and Surrounds. Page 2: Mines in Goldsborough, McKinnons Gap, Bealiba Range, Stewarts Flat and Surrounds. Page 3: Mines in Dunolly, Emu Creek, Bet Bet, Bromley & Surrounds. Scale in Chains and Kilometres.GoldField Maps 1980 based on Dunolly 7624 by Division of National Mappinggold, goldfields, goldfield maps dunolly & surrounds -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT MAPS
Map. Ascot, Parishes of Huntly, Sandhurst and Wellsford. Scale 20 chains to 1 inch. Total area 2818 acres. To Bendigo 4 1/2 miles, to Epsom 3/4 mile, Huntly 3/4 mile. Prepared in W.P.B. from Assessment Plans and Parish Plans. (number 380 in map cupboard 1)map, bendigo, agricultural lands -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Small portrait of a man seated on a chair beside a table with his left elbow resting on the table and his hand beside his face. He is wearing a three piece suit with a watch chain. He has a beard. Photographer's name and address printed on the front and back of the photo in purple. The front also has a purple border.N. White, Mitchell St., Sandhurst. Opposite St. Paul's Towerphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, n white -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A COUPLE
Small portrait of a couple. The man is seated on a chair and the lady is standing beside him. She is wearing a long dress which has decorative pleats and white edge at the hem and bodice. The man is wearing a three piece suit with a watch chain. The jacket has a single button at the neckline. Photographer's name and address printed in pink on the back.Bent at Batchelder's, Centre of Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, couple, portrait of a couple, bent at batchelder's -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MALE PORTRAIT, approx. 1920
sepia toned photo of male seated on cane and wooden chair. Dressed in pin striped 3 piece suit. Fob watch chain to vest. 2 buttons on sleeve, cravat at neck of shirt with horse shoe pin in knot. Signet ring on left hand little finger. Palms beside chair. 467 in lead pencil on back.Yeoman & Co., next to Theatre Royal, Melbourne.person, individual, portrait male -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT MAPS, 1962
Map. Mandurang, County of Bendigo. Scale 40 chains to 1 inch. Sandhurst, Strathfieldsaye, Sedgwick, Sutton Grange, Ravenswood, Lockwood, Township of Kangaroo Flat, Township of Mandurang. By Authority A.C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melbourne. Drawn and Reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne,1962, Price 2/-. (number 401 in map cupboard 1)A.C. Brooks, Government Printer.map, bendigo, allotments -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Securable hook
8431.1 - A metal hook which has one end curved around a moderately large single metal chain link, which is itself secured by an encircling metal band to a metal strip, at either end of which by means of holes long metal bolts with screw-threaded tips, screwed onto which are square metal nuts, protrude. -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - SPECTACLES & CASE
.1 Round lens glasses, tortoise shell brown rims, arms have flexible copper wire for ears and tortoise shell effect .2 Round lens glasses, opaque rims, brass flexible arm, one arm missing .3 Pinch-nose glasses, gold bridge, fine gold chain .4 Case with clothNilspectacles, pinch-nose -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Game Token, Estimated nineteenth century
Game token, nineteenth century, brass imitation Spade Half Guinea. On short length of chain. Thin, with milled edge. On the obverse is a central effigy of King George facing right, surrounding legend "GEORGIUS I [?] DEI GRATIA"... On the reverse is a central shield. The legend is 'WCB. ET. CO. DG. REX F.O. B.I.R.M./1790".(As above)game token -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Vivid History Reader, Cira 1965
Used by Chris Gray at Balwyn State School.School history readerCream coloured book with no back cover. Cover has written on it: "Whitcombe's Vivid History Reader Grade III Myths, Legends and Stories of World History" Front cover picture Roman soldier, man in chains, and two men sitting. Has names Angeline Giveria(?) on cover and page 1 and Christopher Gray on inside cover school book, history reader, chris cray -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Fundraisng for the hall by the community started at the end of World War 1 taking 46 years for the hall to be completed and officially opened in January 1962.Colour photograph of the Lake Tyers Beach Road Memorial Hall, showing a flat-roofed hardiplank small building. Main entry in centre of front, small window on each side on each side, narrow gardens on each side of entry enclosed with bollard and chain fence. Toorloo Arm Primary School in background. Toorloo Arm Victoriahouses -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920c
Other photographs in album of this area dated 1928Black and white photograph of the North Arm Bridge, taken from Kalimna Heights looking towards the Entrance and Bullock Island. Bridge has no side rails, appears to be chain and wire between concrete posts. Sedan car passing over the bridge. The walking track to Kalimna Heights visible right foreground. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways, transport -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Lansell Pendant, George Lansell Jnr, AKA Mayoress Pendant, 1956
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. The Bendigo Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. The medallion was passed on to each subsequent Mayoress when the new Mayor was appointed. The Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. The drop and chain have been hand crafted n 18ct yellow gold and engraved by a master engraver also by hand. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. Front; Progress / BENDIGO. Verso; PRESENTED / TO THE / BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL / by / SIR GEORGE LANSELL, / TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF / LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN BENDIGO / 10 - 1 - 56george lansell jnr, mayoress chain, bendigo centenary, mayoress snell, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, lansell pendant -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Sarah Coventry Tie Pin
Historical information Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. The "Aristocrat" line was first released in Canada in 1969 for several years. It was distributed from the outlet at Sarah Coventry Park, Wodonga.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the tie pin has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.A small square tie pin of silvertone plated metal with an ice blue rhinestone in the centre. A short chain and clip are attached. A small diamond shape has the "SarCov" brand on the back. The pin is in its original packaging of a cardboard box with clear central oval on the front. The back of the box bears the Sarah Coventry branding as does the internal card.On internal mounting card: "Made in Canada/ Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIA" On back of box: "Sarah Coventry® PTY. LTD / SARAH COVENTRY PARK/ WODONGA, VICTORIA / PTD IN AUST"sarah coventry wodonga, men's fashion accessories, costume jewellery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FEMALE ADULT, 1910 - 1918 ?
BHS CollectionImage shows full length female adult long light coloured gown, with pin tucking, sash at waist. Frill to edge of sleeve. Fine chain necklace. Bar brooch left side of bodice, floral wreath in hair, elbow length gloves. ' Yours truly Daphne' bottom left hand corner. Some damage to signature.unknownperson, individual, female -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, 3KZ Christmas Day appeal shield
This shield was presented by 3KZ to the hotel which raised the most funds on Christmas Day in 1955. This money was distributed between the Ausin Hospital and RVIB. The shield has some detailing at the top, and the gold coloured centred plate is surrounded by a chain of laurel which is overlapped in four corners by the inner part of the shield. On the plate is written: 3KZ XMas Day Appeal for Austin Kiddies and Blind Babies. Beneath the plate is inscribed: Presented to Patrons, Morrisons Family Hotel 1955.Tin shield with a centre piece coloured gold3KZ XMas Day Appeal for Austin Kiddies and Blind Babies Presented to Patrons, Morrisons Family Hotel 1955carols by candlelight, nameplates -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
pulley block
The pulley block illustrates a moment in Harcourt history. According to the reminiscences of William Sanders the granite block for the Burke and Wills monument was of such weight that, in hauling it from the quarry, the weight split the yokes and snapped the chains of the bullock team employed in the task. "So Mr Blight got ropes and tackle, as, as there were plenty of trees along the route, they served as anchors to attach the ropes" Thus, with pulleys such as this, Joseph Blight moved the monolith, at snail's pace, to the Harcourt railway station in 1864.The object is significant for its connection with the explorers Burke & Wills and the foundation of the granite industry on Mount AlexanderA wooden pulley block designed for two ropes. Used for lifting heavy objects. A rope slung around the pulley block fixed the device to the rafters of the shed. Ropes were threaded over the pulley and used to lift heavy weights. Use of a pulley halves the effort required to lift or move an object. Possibly of nautical origin but applied to workshop use in later years. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
rabbit traps, First half 20th century
During the Great Depression from 1929 to 1932, rabbit trapping was a means of survival for many people. Rabbits provided meat and pelts which were sold for making felt hats such as the Akubra. Rabbit populations are controlled in the 21st century by poisoning, destroying or 'ripping' burrows (warrens), biological control with rabbit haemorrhagic disease and myxomatosis, and by shooting. Rabbit-proof fences also prevent the spread of rabbits into some areas. (ref. Powerhouse Museum) Steel-jawed rabbit traps were widely used in urban and rural Australia from 1880 to 1980. This trap is symbolic of the battle that Australians have waged against burgeoning rabbit populations for over a century. Rabbits cause enormous damage to Australian soils and biodiversity. The introduction of rabbits to this country was an environmental disaster.Two iron rabbit traps. Each consists of a pair of jaws held closed by spring tension and a triggering mechanism. When the trap is triggered the jaws close over the top of the bridge, plate and tongue mechanism that is designed to trigger the trap. A chain is attached by a hook on the bent end of the trap's spring with a long steel spike looped over the last link of the other end of the chain. The trap is designed so that the metal jaws snap shut against each other when the trap is activated by the application of weight to the pressure plate. In use, traps are set with open jaws, buried lightly just below the surface of the earth. When an animal steps on the pressure plate, the jagged teeth of the jaws snap around the animal's leg, usually breaking bone and sinew. Thus the animal is immobilised.rabbits rural trapping -
Orbost & District Historical Society
rabbit trap, first half 20th century
During the Great Depression from 1929 to 1932, rabbit trapping was a means of survival for many people. Rabbits provided meat and pelts which were sold for making felt hats such as the Akubra. Rabbit populations are controlled in the 21st century by poisoning, destroying or 'ripping' burrows (warrens), biological control with rabbit haemorrhagic disease and myxomatosis, and by shooting. Rabbit-proof fences also prevent the spread of rabbits into some areas. (ref. Powerhouse Museum) This trap was used in the Orbost district. Steel-jawed rabbit traps were widely used in urban and rural Australia from 1880 to 1980. This trap is symbolic of the battle that Australians have waged against burgeoning rabbit populations for over a century. Rabbits cause enormous damage to Australian soils and biodiversity. The introduction of rabbits to this country was an environmental disaster.A rusted iron rabbit trap which consists of a pair of jaws held closed by spring tension and a triggering mechanism. When the trap is triggered the jaws close over the top of the bridge, plate and tongue mechanism that is designed to trigger the trap. A chain is attached by a hook on the bent end of the trap's spring with a long steel spike looped over the last link of the other end of the chain. The trap is designed so that the metal jaws snap shut against each other when the trap is activated by the application of weight to the pressure plate. In use, traps are set with open jaws, buried lightly just below the surface of the earth. When an animal steps on the pressure plate, the jagged teeth of the jaws snap around the animal's leg, usually breaking bone and sinew. Thus the animal is immobilised. rabbit-trap rural -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF SOLN S ALLSOP
Small, oval waist length portrait of Soln Small, oval waist length portrait of Soln S. Allsop. He is wearing a jacket over a waistcoat. The jacket is buttoned at the neck. He also has a watch chain. He is seated in a chair with his left arm resting on the chair's armrest. Photographer's name and address printed on the front and back. Printed on the back is 'Prize Medal, Wisbech Industrial & Fine Art Exhibition May 1886. S. Allsop. He is wearing a jacket over a waistcoat. The jacket is buttoned at the neck. He also has a watch chain. He is seated in a chair with his left arm resting on the chair's armrest. Photographer's name and address printed on the front and back. Printed on the back is 'Prize Medal, Wisbech Industrial & Fine Art Exhibition May 1886.Edward Johnson, Lower Hill House, Wisbechphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of soln s allsop, edward johnson -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Vesta Case
Vesta cases are small containers used to keep matches dry and prevent them from being ignited. There three types of vesta cases but the most popular design was the pocket vesta which could be hung from a chain and featured a ribbed bottom to strike a match. It is unknown when this vesta case was created but the lettering on the front of the case suggest that it was create in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a costal city in Northern France and is known for its maritime and trade history.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A small white rectangular box. There are 6 nails both on the top and bottom keeping it closed. There is a small inscription on top in cursive lettering. One end is covered in a material used for crating sparks.Boulogne smer/ A01148/matchbox -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Large saw, Early 20th century
This small cross cut saw, with a home-made handle, would have been used to fell small trees or cut timber and was designed to be used by one person. Cross cut saws derive from ancient times but came into general use in the 15th century. Those used to fell large trees or cut large pieces of timber were operated by two people. Cross cut saws today have been mostly replaced by electric chain saws. This is a small cross cut saw. It has a metal blade with large serrations or teeth and a metal piece affixed to the blade with screws. A wooden handle has been fitted into the end metal piece in an upright position. The metal is pitted and rusted and the handle is rectangular-shaped tapering down at the end where it is affixed to the metal. vintage tools, warrnambool -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Short Road Ferry ticket, c.1974
From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. The short Road ferry ran between the end of Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand in Williamstown. The name came from it being the 'short road' between the two places. There was a type of ferry service in operation from around 1873 which was modernised in the 20th century to take cars and trucks across the river. It was operated by two heavy chains which sank to the river bed to allow ships to pass.A single trip 15 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River from Williamstown on the Short Road Ferry. The off white ticket has two diagonal blue stripes and the number F 048261 printed on the side. transport - ferries, short road ferry, williamstown, transport - motor vehicles