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Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet - Folder, Greensborough Football Club "Team of the Century", 20/07/2002
... Club in the 20th century....) "Team of the Century" Saturday 20th of July 2002... for the Greensborough Football Club in the 20th century. The item lists ...Published to 'celebrate the achievements of so many outstanding individuals' who played for the Greensborough Football Club in the 20th century.The item lists the 'best' players of the 1950s and 60s, the best players of the 1980s and the "team of the century". A3 pamphlet with central fold. Printed in green on white background. Contains the names of past players and the teams chosen for the team of the century as well as 1950s and 60s and the 1980s.On front cover: Greensborough Football Club (founded 1905) "Team of the Century" Saturday 20th of July 2002greensborough football club, team of the century -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Panorama Overlooking Greensborough, 1925c
... township in the first half of the 20th Century. It shows the rural... overlooking the Greensborough township in the first half of the 20th ...Photograph shows the view overlooking the Greensborough township in the first half of the 20th Century. It shows the rural nature of the area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Watsonia Garage B, 1930c
... ), early 20th century. Shows advertising on side of shop.... and corner shop (cash grocer), early 20th century. Shows advertising ...Photograph of Watsonia Garage and corner shop (cash grocer), early 20th century. Shows advertising on side of shop.Digital copy of black and white photograph.watsonia garage, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Cemetery: list of burials, 1863o
... continued into the 20th century. Many Greensborough pioneer families... was established in 1863 and burials continued into the 20th century. Many ...Greensborough cemetery was established in 1863 and burials continued into the 20th century. Many Greensborough pioneer families are buried here.A list of early residents of the Greensborough district.Black folder with clear plastic cover. Contains a list of burials at Greensborough Cemetery with brief information on each one.greensborough cemetery, cemeteries, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Happy Hollow 1934, 1840o
... in the 19th century and a cottage the early 20th century(circa 1934). ... in as a bark hut in the 19th century and a cottage the early 20th ...Photographs of Happy Hollow Farm in as a bark hut in the 19th century and a cottage the early 20th century(circa 1934). Digital copies of 2 views of Happy Hollow Farm..robert emmett whatmough, parks victoria, happy hollow farm -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Story of the Beilharz Family, 1988
... people, from the 15th to the 20th Century in Germany, Palestine... and trades people, from the 15th to the 20th Century in Germany ...The story of a family of Black Forest farmers and trades people, from the 15th to the 20th Century in Germany, Palestine and AustraliaBeige hard cover book. Gold text front cover and along the spine. Yellow dust cover with map of Germany on the front cover and Palestine on the back coverPresented to this Museum by Mr. HW Beilharz, Bellvue Hill, NSW 1989beilharz, sauer p, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, books, history, local -
Cobram Historical Society Inc
Wyatt Gararge Ledger
... Cobram, Operating early nineteen hundreds to 20th century. ... Cobram, Operating early nineteen hundreds to 20th century. Wyatt ...General account ledger for Wyatts Garage in Station Street Cobram, Operating early nineteen hundreds to 20th century. -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Brass fly Terret
... century and early 20th century for the purpose of equine accessory... and early 20th century for the purpose of equine accessory sold ...imported and sold by Holden and Frost during the late 19th century and early 20th century for the purpose of equine accessorysold by Holden and Frost as a rider accessory brass fly terrets as used in riders accessoryequine, military, recreational, c1900, fly terret -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Half buckle
... century and early 20th century for military and agricultural use... and early 20th century for military and agricultural use Sold ...imported and sold by Holden and Frost during late 19th century and early 20th century for military and agricultural useSold by Holden and Frost c1900nickel plated half buckle equine, military, agriculture, civilian, c1900, half buckle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Plain terret
... during 19th and 20th century imported and sold by Holden... 19th and 20th century imported and sold by Holden and Frost ...used by horse riders to encourage their horse forward during 19th and 20th century imported and sold by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost C1900Steel and brass plain terret (horse spur)horse military, civilian c1900, terret -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Horse ring, C 1900
... tackle during the 19 and 20th Centuries on saddle and carriage... tackle during the 19 and 20th Centuries on saddle and carriage ...Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost used on Horse tackle during the 19 and 20th Centuries on saddle and carriage horses.Manufactured by Holden and Frost c 1910 for Military, Agricultural and Civilian useEquestrian brass carriage and saddle ringNilequine, military, agriculture, civilian 1910, hoese ring -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Whiskey flask
... Used in early 19th and 20th centuries, typical flask used...Used in early 19th and 20th centuries, typical flask used ...Used in early 19th and 20th centuries, typical flask used during recreational and social activities to hold liquorSold by Holden and Frost C1900'sScrew top glass flask, top half leather bound with metal removable cup coveringflask, drink container, whiskey flask -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Furniture - School Desk
... Early 20th Century, Late 60's Early 70's school Desk...Early 20th Century, Late 60's Early 70's school Desk ...Early 20th Century, Late 60's Early 70's school Desk, Primary or Secondary SchoolUsed for majority of 20th CenturyTwo Seat School Desk, Wooden with Metal Frame, Top of each side of desk lifts to reveal storage space. No Ink wells brass hinges on desktopsNon- Sensical Graffiti written on surface of desk flaps, and inside storage spaces, some engraving - again non- senseeducation, school, furniture -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Lamp Shade
... fitting in use during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.... fitting in use during the late 19th and early 20th centuries ...A decorative kerosene lamp representing the type of light fitting in use during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This glass lamp shade replicates the design of late 19th and early 20th-century decorative glass used on kerosene lamps in a domestic situation.Lamp shade; blue glass lamp shade with bulbous middleflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, kerosene lamp, replacement glass, glass lamp shade, lamp fitting, light fitting, lamp shade, glass lamp fitting, blue glass -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Fire Poker, Unknown
... for the open fireplaces used for 19th and early 20th century domestic... for the open fireplaces used for 19th and early 20th century domestic ...This iron poker is a piece of equipment essential for the open fireplaces used for 19th and early 20th century domestic heating.A long steel vintage fire poker with a turned knob handle and square reinforced pointed end. It was used to move wood and logs in an open fire.fireplace accessories, fireplaces, fire irons, pokers -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Bosun's Chair, ca. mid-20th century
... on board a vessel in the late 19th and early 20th century...ca. mid-20th century... on board a vessel in the late 19th and early 20th century ...The bosun’s chair is a typical piece of equipment included on board a vessel in the late 19th and early 20th century. The nautical word 'bosun' is an abbreviation of the word 'boatswain' who is the person responsible for the repair and maintenance of the vessel. It could be used when rigging the sails and for rescue at sea, along with a thick rope anchored on shore or a rope between ships. It could also be used to move passengers to and from a ship as well as cargo on, to and from the vessel. A bosun's chair is a simple piece of equipment made from a short plank of wood and a sturdy piece of rope. It looks a little like a child's swing but usually has a pulley system that allows the user to adjust the length of the hanging piece of rope, and in so-doing adjusts the height above the floor or ground or sea. In modern times a harness would also be worn by the bosun’s chair user for safety reasons. Bosun's chairs are also used by window cleaners, construction workers and painters. The bosun’s chair is sometimes just a short plank, or even a canvas sling. The bosun's chair is significant for its association with maritime equipment carried on board a vessel in the late 19th and early 20th century for maintenance and safety purposes. It was occasionally used to save lives. The bosun's chair is also significant as an early version of equipment still used today. Since its invention there have been many safety features added in certain industries such as window cleaning and painting.Bosuns chair; flat smooth rectangular piece of wood, with rope passing through two holes at each end of plank and looped together above plank to form a suspended seat swing. Loops a are joined with knot work and ends are spliced together under the seat.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, bosun's chair, bosuns chair, boatswains chair, rigging, maritime equipment, bosun's seat, life saving, marine technology, ship rigging -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Bosun's Chair, ca. mid-20th century
... on board a vessel in the late 19th and early 20th century...ca. mid-20th century... on board a vessel in the late 19th and early 20th century ...The bosun’s chair is a typical piece of equipment included on board a vessel in the late 19th and early 20th century. The nautical word 'bosun' is an abbreviation of the word 'boatswain' who is the person responsible for the repair and maintenance of the vessel. It could be used when rigging the sails and for rescue at sea, along with a thick rope anchored on shore or a rope between ships. It could also be used to move passengers to and from a ship as well as cargo on, to and from the vessel. A bosun's chair is a simple piece of equipment made from a short plank of wood and a sturdy piece of rope. It looks a little like a child's swing but usually has a pulley system that allows the user to adjust the length of the hanging piece of rope, and in so-doing adjusts the height above the floor or ground or sea. In modern times a harness would also be worn by the bosun’s chair user for safety reasons. Bosun's chairs are also used by window cleaners, construction workers and painters. The bosun’s chair is sometimes just a short plank, or even a canvas sling. The bosun's chair is significant for its association with maritime equipment carried on board a vessel in the late 19th and early 20th century for maintenance and safety purposes. It was occasionally used to save lives. The bosun's chair is also significant as an early version of equipment still used today. Since its invention there have been many safety features added in certain industries such as window cleaning and painting.Bosuns chair, rectangular slab of wood with two holes at both ends through which rope ends are threaded for support and the loops above the seat are tied with sailor's knotting to form a triangle. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, bosun's chair, bosuns chair, boatswains chair, rigging, maritime equipment, bosun's seat, life saving, marine technology, ship rigging -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Booklet, Boomerang Songster
... in the mid-20th century. In Ballarat the venue was the Plaza theatre... of television in the mid-20th century. In Ballarat the venue ...small booklet of popular song lyrics -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London and New York, The Holy Bible Illustrated
... in the 19th and early 20th centuries.... and early 20th centuries. This Bible has no known local provenance ...This is a family bibleThe cloth cover is heavily patterned and slightly embossed with gold lettering. It is partly detached from the spine. On the spine is gold lettering and an image of a saint. The pages contain text, over ninety reproductions of engravings and the calligraphy initials are printed at the start of each chapter. non-fictionThis is a family biblereligious education, family bible, illustrated family bible, bible 19th century, warrnambool -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Was it Only Yesterday? 2nd Edition, Second Edition 1989
... to Australia in the 20th Century.... in the 20th Century. This is an original book, Second Edition printed ...This book Was it Only Yesterday, Australia in the Twentieth Century World, Second Edition, is a collation of issues relating to Australia in the 20th Century.This is an original book, Second Edition printed in 1989.Faded yellow Cardboard Cover and (226) paper pages, oblong shape.Printed by Longman Cheshire Pty Ltd 1983, First Published 1983. Written by Sheena Coupe and Mary Andrews. The name Chris Wilson written on first page. was it only yesterday, longman cheshire, sheena coupe and mary andrews -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Sue Ballantyne, Home duties by Sue Ballantyne, September 2021
... A description of typical women's roles in 19th and 20th... roles in 19th and 20th century families, and changes that have ...A description of typical women's roles in 19th and 20th century families, and changes that have occurred since World War II.5 p text and photographswomen in australia, women's roles, home duties, housework -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle opener, Metal bottle opener or can opener, 1952c
... Multi-purpose opener in common use in the mid 20th century... in the mid 20th century. Functions include corkscrew, can-opener ...Multi-purpose opener in common use in the mid 20th century. Functions include corkscrew, can-opener and bottle opener.Metal with corkscrew, bottle opener and can opener."Buckle proof blue blade" and "Made by Henry Squire and Sons" etched into handle.bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew, henry squire and sons -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Pith Helmet
... only in the 20th century. ... with dress uniform only in the 20th century. The helmet was part ...The earliest appearance of these helmets went back as far as 1840 for use in the field and then worn with dress uniform only in the 20th century. The helmet was part of military uniform from 1840 up until the the mid 20th century.Pith Helmet is khaki colour with khaki puggaree, the puggaree has three folds and sewn on the left hand side of the puggaree is a blue white red colour patch. There is a leather band around the brim of the helmet and across the front visor there is a leather chin strap with metal adjustment buckles there is a ball shaped finial in the top of the hat.Handwritten inside the helmet is the name of Sgt. Canr A.E.khaki pith helmet field use dress uniform headware -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Lamp, After 1950
... , representing lamps of the late 19th and early 20th century used... for decorative used, representing lamps of the late 19th and early 20th ...The lamp has been manufactured for decorative used, representing lamps of the late 19th and early 20th century used for lighting.The lamp is an example of a 19th century ships lamp. It is currently not associated with a historical event, person or place at this time and is being used to augment Flagstaff's village display.Metal lamp with circular base, 8-sided glass section and conical lid topped by a frilled metal cone and handle made from a strip of metal bent into a 'u' shape and attached so that it can swing back and forth..Cone hinges to side to give access to candle, which is seated in a short ring in the centre of the base. There is a ring of air holes around the circumference of the cone, about half way up the height of it. A shard of glass missing from one of the glass panels and the metal parts are corroded.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, lighting, candle lamp, domestic lighting, ship lamp -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book
... early in the 20th century and used by Mrs Welsh and later Mrs... hints collected early in the 20th century and used by Mrs Welsh ...Collection of cooking recipes and household hints collected early in the 20th century and used by Mrs Welsh and later Mrs McPhee.Handwritten collection of cooking recipe's. Dated 1924.Mrs. A. Welsh, Spring Dell, Bohno, Violet Townbooks, cookery -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Horse Bit, C1910
... tackle during 19th and 20th centuries on saddle horse... tackle during 19th and 20th centuries on saddle horse ...Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries on saddle horse and carriage horse.Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost c1900 for military, agriculture and civilian useBlack metal hackney Horse Bit, equestrian accessoryNILequine, military, agriculture, civilian, c1900, bit -
Greensborough Historical Society
Ceramic - Lid, Verbilki (USSR), China casserole dish lid - no base
... 20th century.... 20th century. kitchenware serving dish USSR Porcelain Ballerina ...Porcelain casserole or vegetable dish, Ballerina pattern, made in USSR. An example of serving ware popular in the mid 20th century.Porcelain Ballerina casserole lid - no base. kitchenware, serving dish, ussr -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Three draw Telescope, 20th century
... as a souvenir item from Liverpool from the mid to late 20th century...20th century... the mid to late 20th century. The size and type of telescope ...This telescope was amongst various items collected from a sea dive in Port Phillip Bay. The diver was the caretaker of the Port Lonsdale Lighthouse, who dived on various wrecks in the bay during the 1960's. After the caretaker's death, his son sold off many of the shipwreck artefacts. The telescope was purchased from the caretaker's son in the 1990's by a previous owner of the Marine Shop, Queenscliff, Victoria. Many companies were making scientific instruments in Liverpool. Between 1730 up too today, they manufactured spectroscopes, telescopes, microscopes, barometers, photometers, cameras, ophthalmoscopes, and electrical equipment such as electric lamps. Liverpool was a major centre for the production of scientific items rivaling Glasgow and London from 1850 to 1920. This telescope appears to be of quality manufacture but the origins can only be surmised at based on the gold embossing to the leather surrounding the main brass tube as being associated with Liverpool England. There is no maker or owners mark, so again there is no sure way to determine the year of manufacture or maker. There were many opticians and scientific instrument makers working in and around Liverpool from 1730 through too today. Also the possibility the telescope could have been made outside Liverpool overseas should not be overlooked and may have been made as a souvenir item from Liverpool from the mid to late 20th century. The size and type of telescope is a traditional type that was used for many sporting activities in the mid to late 19th century for deer stalking, bird watching, or used generally. I believe the item dates from sometime around the early to late part of the 20th century as the use of the liver bird mark became popular in 1911. It began appearing on many manufactured items of the period up too today, denoting that these items were made by companies operating in or around Liverpool England. If the item had been made by a notable firm it would have been engraved with the makers name city of origin, or owner as was the accepted practice for these items. The writer has been unable to determine if any specific company had had exclusive use of the liver bird logo as it was widely used and was not copyrighted until the Liverpool football club successfully won a court case giving them the sole rights to the trademark in 2012.The item is also an example of the shipwreck artefacts gathered along the southwest coast of Victoria. It is also a sample of scientific instruments used up to the mid 20th century.Victorian style gentleman's three draw brass telescope with machine milling surrounding the end of each tube and around the objective end. The three tube draw has no split and all three cartridges are held within the main brass tube wrapped in leather with rope bindings at both ends 5 cm in length and beginning 7 cm from the objective end. The last 2.8 cm makes up the remainder of the brass tube which has a sliding brass sunshade. The eyepiece is flat and has a protective slide over the lens aperture. Two relay lenses are missing on the ends of the second and third tube. Gold embossed into the leather an inscription “Trade the Liver Mark” also embossed in gold a depiction of the mythical liver bird, associated with the city seal of Liverpool England. flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, shipwreck artefact, port phillip bay, port lonsdale lighthouse, wreck, 1960’s diver, queenscliff marine shop, liver bird, scientific instrument, telescope, three drawer telescope, liverpool, liver bird trade mark, trade mark -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Box, Swintons, Box – early 20th century
... the early 20th century (pre 1912). The documents in the box...Box – early 20th century... and this tells us that the box dates from the early 20th century (pre ...This box contains a label from the Warrnambool business of W. Swinton & Sons and this tells us that the box dates from the early 20th century (pre 1912). The documents in the box are Swinton financial balance sheets from 1928 to 1970 (W. Swinton & Sons/Swintons Pty Ltd). William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street Warrnambool, selling groceries, glassware, china and hardware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. After William Swinton died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split, with George Swinton and Sons selling clothing, furnishings and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. Both these items come from the Warrnambool business of W. Swinton & Son/Swintons Pty Ltd and both the box with its early 20th century label and the financial statements are of importance. The balance sheets will be useful to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with Timor Street businesses for 152 years, it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia. .1 This is a black cardboard box with a lid, with one side of the lid party detached. Some parts of the box are torn, especially the corners of the lid. The inside of the box is somewhat stained. The inside of the lid has a label pasted on and the top of the lid has a W. Swinton & Sons label pasted on. The Swintons label is partly torn away. .2 The paper material inside the box is mostly foolscap-size and consists of business financial balance statements. Some of these have coloured paper covers. ‘W Swinton & Sons Universal Produce Buyers and Exporters Timor Street Warrnambool’ swinton family, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Coolgardie safe, first half 20th century
... . In the early 20th century, Coolgardie Safes were manufactured...first half 20th century.... In the early 20th century, Coolgardie Safes were manufactured ...Without refrigeration, storage of meat was difficult. Flies were a problem, and it was important to keep meat cool and out of the way of pests. One way of doing this was to use a meat safe: a kind of cupboard designed to store meat and keep it fresh enough to eat. Meat safes are ventilated. They were sometimes made with sides of wire mesh or perforated metal, so that air could circulate around the meat while keeping flies and other animals out.The Coolgardie safe was invented in the late 1890s by Arthur Patrick McCormick, who used the same principle as explorers and travelers in the Outback used to cool their canvas water bags Originally they were handmade using materials to hand. In the early 20th century, Coolgardie Safes were manufactured commercially across Australia, and found their way into homes in both rural and urban areas. These safes incorporated shelving and a door, had metal or wooden frames and Hessian bodies. The feet of the safe were usually placed in a tray of water to keep ants away. (refs ABC-Home; Museum Victoria)The Coolgardie safe was an Australian invention used especially in country areas from the 1890s until the mid 20th century. It began to be replaced by ice chests from the turn of the twentieth century in cities and country towns which had ice works. This item is an example of a domestic appliance commonly used before electricity was widely available for domestic use.A cube-shaped metal Coolgardie safe painted blue. It has a triangular hook on the top for hanging or lifting. There are small feet at bottom . The sides are perforated in a Above the door; Inside a rhomboid shape "WILLOW"food-storage coolgardie-safe domestic