James Tyson (8 April 1819 - 4 December 1898) purchased Heyfield Station from the Firebrace family in the late 1860s. Tyson referred to Heyfield as his "cabbage patch". Tyson was famous for insisting his workers were accommodated at the same standard as he was, and arranged for George Drew (1834-1892) and his family to come to Heyfield from his home station at Deniliquin to make bricks for the homestead and for the workers quarters. As far as can be ascertained they arrived in 1868, and selected land that became known as the Brick Yard. After making the bricks for Tyson he operated as would any normal brickmaker. George carried on the business until his death, with it being then operated by his sons Jack and Henry. Many buildings in the district contain Drew bricks, which are sometimes smaller than normal bricks. The most accessible example is the first Anglican Church of 1874, now in the school grounds.This brick has historical significance as an example of one of the early bricks made by the family, similar to those made for James Tyson, an important figure in Australian history. It has community significance as the story of the Drew family (who still remain in Heyfield) provides the community with a strong link to Tyson. The family has remained linked to the Anglican Church (having made the bricks for the first church), as well as being active in the wider local community.A single clay brick with two thumbprints in diagonal corners, ends glazed.brick industry, brickmaking, bricks

Report of the mining surveyors and registrars, quarter ended 30th June 1877.gold mining, miners' safety cage, registrars and surveyors report, gold, gold mining, registrars, surveyors

Battle of Australia poster commemorating the Bombing of Darwin on 19th February, 1942 and includes facts and defence resourcesThe Bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia.Brown timber frame of poster featuring map of top end of AustraliaThe Battle for Australia 1942-1945 bombing of darwin, ww2

An example of the standard issue webbing belt used by Australian service personnel.The ceremonial belt is worn by Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) rank and below with ceremonial orders of dress and is black with brass keepers, which are to be highly polished.Long narrow black woven belt with brass fitting at both ends.Nilbelt, brass

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

Bought at auction for the collection by donorGalvanised cone on the end of 25cm stick for stirring clothes during launderingdomestic items, laundering

Wood handle, bound with leather at top; steel tool at lower endtrades, leatherworking, handcrafts

See 359Border tile glazed with brown and white squares. Rounded on one end.(on back) 298ceramics, earthenware

Metal dispensing spoon with one small and one large measuring end.domestic items, cutlery

Black handle with wheel at one end to mark material from patternshandcrafts, equipment

Small iron bed suitable for child. Iron lattice at both endsfurniture, domestic-nursery

Silver plated jam spoon - flower decoration with Apostle on end of handledomestic items, cutlery

Donated by Margaret Scarlett.Child's gold bar brooch. Engraved floral design on either end.Floral engraving.costume accessories, children's

Coloured photo of east end of Nunawading Historical Society Museum Buildingnunawading historical society, museum

Bed was restored by George Cox - former committee member.Wooden double bed. Four ends are rounded and on castors. Mahogany in colour.furniture, domestic

Hand forged steel, used for tightening grease cap to end of axle.rural industry, farm machinery, trades, wheelwrighting

Anti aircraft ammunition used in WW2WW2 20mm Mark 2 cartridge with projectile end cut off20 MM MK 2 1943world war 2, ww2, world war 11, world war two, ammunition, anti aircraft, ww11

Brought home as a souvenir from the Pacific War.The end of a propeller said to be from a Japanese Zero mounted in a piece of wood.

This sash was presented to Miss Flora Lloyd along with a trophy as the winner of the Belle of the Ball at the annual Diggers' Ball held on the 3rd July 1953 in the Sunbury Memorial Hall. She was partnered by Mr. Chris Hall.A pale blue sash with a gold tassel and R.S.L. insignia at one end."Sunbury R.S.L./BELLE of the BALL/Coronation Year Ball 1953"1950s, sunbury, sunbury memorial hall, sunbury r.s.l, lloyd, flora, deverall, dances, sunbury news, george evans collection

Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Used for wood workingMetal chisel on a wooden handle, with a metal ferrule at each end of the handle. kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, metal, wood working

Hand held Pendants X2 Flags X2 for end of war celebrations.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat