Ewen and Anna Rankin (nee Woods)ewen rankin, anna rankin, anna woods

"This 'Tree of Life' is dedicated to the memory of Mercy Dickinson who some thirty years ago had an inspiration to form the Blind & Vision Impaired Pottery Group. Mercy's contribution to the Blind & Vision Impaired Community is symbolised by the tree and it's branches, which are forever blossoming and showing new growth. This Plaque was officially unveiled by the Hon Matt Foley Minister for Employment, Training & Youth and Minister for the Arts. 3rd February 2004"1 metal plate framed by woodRBF (with braille lettering below) Royal Blind Foundation Queensland "Tree of Life"royal blind foundation of queensland, mercy dickinson

Froe (or shake axe) is a tool for cleaving wood by splitting it along the grain, then twisting the blade in the wood by rotating the handle (haft). The haft is a lever to multiply the force on the blade, allowing wood to be torn apart with little force applied to the haft.Noneaxehead shingle splitter, froe, shake axe

This item is one of several tools believed to have belonged to the Warrnambool carpenter and businessman, Henry Phillips. English-born Henry Phillips (1821-1896) came to Australia with his wife Elizabeth in 1849. They lived for some time in Port Fairy. In 1865 Henry formed a partnership with Christopher Beattie and established the Warrnambool undertaking business of Beattie and Phillips. This business continued on after the deaths of the founders and lasted until the year 2000. In Warrnambool Henry Phillips was involved in the management of the Mechanics Institute.This tool is of interest as an example of a vintage tool and as a memento of the Warrnambool carpenter and businessman, Henry Phillips.This is a rectangular wood plane, possibly home made. The inserted wood handle may have once been the handle of a saw. A metal blade inserted at the top emerges at the base to form a planning mechanism and rests against a piece of wood.vintage tools, henry phillips

Commonwealth government issue. This nest of tables are currently in use by the lighthouse staff.The set of three tables of descending size are designed in the same distinctive style as the bookcases and share the same wood type and finish (GILS 0012.2). Information on the underside of the tables indicates they were purchased by the Commonwealth through the Department of Transport for the CLS. The design bears the stylistic marks of the easily recognisable furnishings produced by the Kalmar firm, Sydney. Steven Kalmar (1909-1989), who migrated to Australia in 1939 and opened his own interiors business in 1949, played a significant role in popularising modernist design concepts in Australia drawing his ideas from Scandinavian and American trends. Born in Hungary, he trained as an architect and his contemporary affordable furnishings were especially suitable for the open-plan houses built in Australia’s new post-war suburbs. He closed the retail side of this in 1957 and concentrated on commissions, some for large-scale orders. One of these bulk orders came from the Commonwealth Government sometime between 1957 and the early 1970s, with several examples of light, compact and functional domestic furnishings supplied to lightstations in Victoria. Because the order was placed by the CLS, it is possible that Kalmar furnishings were also provided to lightstations in other states. Additional examples at Gabo Island include three bedside tables (GILS 0042.2 & 0076.10), chest of drawers (GILS 0077) and two bookcases (GILS 0012.2), with the backs of at least two of the furnishings bearing the Kalmar label. Kalmar furnishings in the other Victorian lightstations investigated by this study include bookcases at Cape Otway, Cape Nelson (3 examples) and Point Hicks (2 examples); two bedside tables at Cape Otway, and a long coffee table at Wilsons Promontory. The set of tables has first level contributory significance for their clear provenance, completeness and association with Steven Kalmar whose functional designs introduced modern, low cost furnishings to a number of Australia’s lightstations.Nest of three Scandinavian style tables, solid wood. Curved U shaped legs, one bar at base of table.Underside of GILS007.3:"C of A / D.O.T 1444248" (Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Transport.) •All tables have "16" on underside.

Item belonged to Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. Refer 1367.5 for his service history..1) Pocket knife, fold out with 6 tools. Sides are wood or wood patterned. .2) Woven cloth lanyard attached to knife.pocket knife, personal, jones

Handmade portable wood communion glasses tray with a turned wood handle. The tray has a small commemorative plaque and holds 40 glasses."In loving memory of MARION PATTERSON 8.6.1941" "SILVER"patterson, marion

Tennis racquet. Slazenger brand, Challenge model. Wood, with gut strings. Leather covered grip. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Paint, Leathertennis

Small carved wood table made in China. Features four decorative candy-twist legs and scrolled edging. Brown polished wood.

'Tennis' game. Consists of a wood block 'court', two die and two plastic pegs. No instructions or packaging Materials: Wood, Ink, Plastictennis

Metal plate photographic negative image of 1963 Davis Cup team. Metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis

Metal plate photographic negative image of 1965 Davis Cup team. Metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis

Metal plate photographic negative image of 1958 Davis Cup team. metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis

Metal plate photographic negative image of 1960 Davis Cup team. metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis

Metal plate photographic negative image of 1964 Davis Cup team. Metal plate fixed to wood block. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis

Coloured, hollow back portrait bust of John Wesley with impressed circular plaque to reverse.Plaque reads: "The Rev'd John Wesley M.A. Aged 81 E Wood Sculp Burslem"john wesley, portrait bust, enoch wood, burslem

Econasign kits were aimed at small businesses who could use the transparent stencils for the manufacturing of “showcards, price tickets, posters, labels, etc…..by a simple operation of printing by means of transparent stencils.Intact printing kit used in a notable Kew pharmaceutical business.A kit of printing equipment for commercial small display signage. Box and contents produced by the "Econasign" Co. Ltd. 137 Victoria Street, London S.W.1. The box includes a booklet, sample blank paper signs, a brush, and a book of plastic templates. The latter indicates that the kit was distributed by an Australian Agent - J. Raeburn Miller, 8 Bank of NSW Chamber, 280 Castlereagh St., SydneyTyped label on interior: "Donated by the descendants of Charles Gilbert Wood (1891-1948) Pharmacist of 235 High Street, Kew, Vic, / and / Donald Charles Wood (1920-1948) Pharmacist of 283 Doncaster Road, North Balwyn, Vic."econasign, pharmacy printing equipment, charles gilbert wood, donald charles wood

This item is one of several tools that are believed to have belonged to the Warrnambool carpenter and businessman, Henry Phillips. English-born Henry Phillips (1821-1896) came to Australia with his wife Elizabeth in 1849. They lived for some time at Port Fairy. In 1865 Henry formed a partnership with Christopher Beattie to establish the Warrnambool undertaking business of Beattie and Phillips. This business continued on after the deaths of the founders and lasted until the year 2000. In Warrnambool Henry Phillips was involved in the management of the Mechanics Institute. This item is retained as an example of a vintage tool and as a memento of the Warrnambool carpenter and businessman, Henry Phillips.This is a piece of wood with handles at each end and a raised piece in the middle. A straight metal blade has been inserted into the base of the raised piece of wood. The metal piece has two prongs at the end which have been fixed into the wood.vintage tools, henry phillips, history of warrnambool

A large thick, heavy green hardcover Girl's Own Annual Volume 46 with a large square picture depicting two women walking in the snow holding bunches of holly. The title is in red print and there is holly surrounding the illustration. The spine has the title printed in gold lettering, holly leaves and Vol 46 in black type at the bottom. It is a 1924 edition of this series. The end papers show green tinted woods and a stream. The coloured frontispiece is of a woman decorating a Christmas Tree from the story - The Christmas Fairy. Tissue paper protects this page. The contents of the book are for girls and women with stories, knitting and sewing patterns, handy home hints, factual information and more. There is an emphasis on Royal Family life. Inside is a 1997 religious bookmark for a Ekankar Seminar, Brisbane Australia. A bookplate is pasted at the front of the book. non-fictionThe contents of the book are for girls and women with stories, knitting and sewing patterns, handy home hints, factual information and more. There is an emphasis on Royal Family life.books, children's books, awards, adventure stories, family life fiction, family life

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photograph of No. 26 in Mitchell St Bendigo, outbound to Quarry Hill with the Terminus Hotel in the background. Wal's album notes date the photo as 29-12-1947. Photo by Leon Marshall Wood. In ink on rear "SEC of Victoria, Bendigo, Bogie drop centre car No.26 acquired from M&MTB 1947, ex MMTB "C" class, owned originally by Hawthorn Tramways Trust". In pencil, different hand writing "ex 135" and in bottom left hand corner, Leon Marshall Wood photo number "SEC 22" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, bogie trams, quarry hill, mitchell st, tram 26

Black wooden horse and cart ornament with seated driver.ornaments, wood, horse & cart

Small black ebonised wooden Elephant.ornaments, wood, elephant

This vase was gifted to ANZCA during a visit to the college by fifteen members of the Chinese Society of Anesthesiology (CSA). This visit signified an exchange of education, research and friendship. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the ANZCA President, David A Scott, and the President of the CSA to signify the spirit of collaboration. Medium sized, round shaped vase, glazed red, possibly lacquerware, decorated with raised relief creme coloured dragons among scrolling clouds. Attached to a square brown plinth. Vase came with a perspex cover and presented in a red, fabric box decorated with gold flowers.lacquerware, wood, corporate collection

Ornamental container made from a coconut shell, heavily carved sitting on top of 3 ebonised Elephants, topped with a removable lid with an Elephant handle.ornaments, wood, container

Box used for carriage of harness dressingsDressing for leather harness imported and sold by Holden and FrostRectangular wooden box with hinged lidFrank Millars Harness Dressingwood, box, printed

As used by manufacturer for shipment of his productsas sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Small wooden box with no lid, with inscription of manufacturer printed on.3 Dozen Frank Millar Peerless shoe blacking on front 3 dozen Frank Millar Peerless ??? on both ends The Frank Millar Company New Yorkshipping container, box, wood