This model of knapsack sprayer was used for both agricultural and firefighting purposes throughout Australia. The manufacturer, A. Simpson & Son who had a long history as a prominent metals manufacturer in Adelaide, South Australia. Alfred Simpson arrived in South Australia in 1849 and by the mid 1950s had established himself as a tinsmith. His son, also Alfred, joined the business in 1864. By the time of Alfred senior's death in 1891, A. Simpson and Son had the largest metal manufacturing plant in Australia. The business was incorporated in 1910, with Alfred as chairman, and his sons Allen and Frederick as directors. During World War I the company also manufactured munitions as well as ordnance. In the 1920s the company expanded into the production of tools for use in agriculture and in the 1940s they began the manufacture of whitegoods. In 1963 A. Simpson and Son merged with Pope Industries to form Simpson Pope Holdings.This item is representative of agricultural equipment used throughout Australia by a major Australian manufacturer. They were used extensively in the Wodonga district. A Backpack Sprayer unit made from galvanised iron used for agricultural and fire-fighting purposes. It has a nozzle spray attachment and originally had leather straps.On side: SIMPSON PAT. 11?472 23/7/39fire equipment, a. simpson & son, agricultural tools

non-fictionA collection of 17 articles originally published as stories in The Border Morning Mail. Stories of pioneer life, together with photos of people and places associated with the early history of the Upper Murray.frontier and pioneer life -- murray river region, murray river region, pioneers victoria

Direct Gift won the Novice Trot Ballarat on the 20 May 1922. Direct Gift owned, trained and driven by J Ried. One large black and white mounted photograph. Top line: Ballarat / 20/5/22 Second line: Novice Trot Third line: Won by Direct Gift Fourth line: Owner Trainer Driver J Ried Bottom line: Distance 1 1/4 miles / Time 3 min 14 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, 440 Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, ballarat, a copley, direct gift, j ried, 1922

Susie Royal won the Trotter's Racer's Handicap Ballarat on the 10 February 1934. Susie Royal owned trained and driven by W Rothacker. One large black and white photograph in a black frame with gold trimmings. Top line: Ballarat / 10/2/34 Second line: Trotter's Pacer's Handicap Third line: Won by Susie Royal Fourth line: Owner Trainer & Driver W Rothacker Bottom line: Distance 1 1/2 miles / Time 3 min 46 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, Phone F1748 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, ballarat, a copley, 1934, susie royal, wc rothacker, bill rothacker

Thelma Alto won the Trotters & Pacers Handicap at Geelong on the 11 January 1926. Thelma Alto owned, trained and driven by E Earl. One large black and white mounted photograph. Top line: Geelong / 11/1/26 Second line: Trotters & Pacers Handicap Third line: Won by Thelma Alto Fourth line: Owner, Trainer & Driver E Earl Bottom right corner: A Copley, 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, geelong, thelma alto, e earl, 1926

Thelma Alto won the Novice Handicap at Geelong on the 18 October 1923. One large black and white mounted photograph. Top line: Geelong / 18/10/23 Second line: Novice Handicap Third line: Won by Thelma Alto horses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, geelong, thelma alto, e earl, 1923

Whip-Cord won the Association Handicap 1st Div at Ascot on the 17 July 1933. Whip-Cord owned and trained by R Harrington and driven by O Marshall. One large black and white photograph in a black and gold frame. Top line: Ascot / 17/7/33 Second line: Association Handicap (1st Div) Third line: Won by Whip-Cord Fourth line: Owner & Trainer R Harrington Driver O Marshall Bottom line: Distance 1 1/2 miles / Time 3 min 42 1/4 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, Phone F1748 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, a copley, whip-cord, ascot, 1933, r harrington, o marshall, orme marshall

Prince Pirate won the Association Handicap 2nd Div at Ascot on the 20 July 1936. Prince Pirate owned, trained and driven by O Marshall. One large black and white photograph in a black and gold frame. Top line: Ascot / 20/7/36 Second line: Association Handicap 2nd Div Third line: Won by Prince Pirate Fourth line: Owner Trainer & Driver O Marshall Bottom line: Distance 1 1/4 miles / Time 2 min 56 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, Phone F1748 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, a copley, ascot, o marshall, 1936, prince pirate, orme marshall

Glide Away won the Flying Handicap at Richmond on the 7 May 1928. Glide Away owned, trained and driven by A Petherick. One large black and white photograph in a black and gold frame. Top line: Richmond / 7/5/28 Second line: Flying Handicap Third line: Won by Glide Away Fourth line: Owner Trainer & Driver A Petherick Fifth line: Distance 1 mile / Time 2 min 18 3/4 sec Bottom right corner: A Copley, 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, a copley, richmond, glide away, 1928, a petherick, alf petherick

Large rectangular black and white harness racing photo finish mounted on white paper and framed in a thin wooden frame (probably remounted and reframed)Bottom centered in black ink: Richmond 3/11/1919 / Ladies Bracelet / Won by "Akeley" At the back stamp in blue ink: BG / Bethany Gallery / 116 Bridge Street, Bendigo, Vic 3550/ Ph: (054) 42 4771 Fax: (054) 42 3480trotting, richmond, akeley, ladies bracelet, joe hillier, 1919, harness racing

New Derby won The Redan Handicap Trot Ballarat on the 6 December 1930. New Derby owned by LJ King, was trained and driven by C Robertson. One large black and white photograph in a black frame. Top line: Ballarat / 6-12-30 Second line: The Redan Handicap Trot Third line: Won by "New Derby" Fourth line: Owner LJ King / Trainer & Driver C Robertson Bottom line: Distance 1 1/4 miles / Time 2 min 59 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, ballarat, 1930, new derby, c robertson, lj king, a copley, charlie robertson, charlie robertson jnr, c robertson jnr

This coat would have been part of a St Johns Brigade ambulance uniform. The buttons were made by A J Parkes, who manufactured buttons for the Australian Defence force. A J Parkes began manufacturing plastic injection moulded buttons from the early 1980's which suggests that the coat would have been made and worn during the late 20th century.This item is representative of a particular piece of uniform that would have been worn by a member of the St Johns Ambulance Brigade. It has historic significance as an item dating to the late 20th century which may have been used in the service of wounded military personnel. It also has some areas of staining which could have been coused by contact with blood. This could potentially be useful for scientific research purposes.Off white knee length coat with long sleeves. There is an epoulette on each shoulder and pointed collars. There is a deep waist pocket on either side of the coat. There is one silver plastic button at the top of each pocket. These have the St John Ambulance symbol on the front, which consists of an eight pointed cross, with two very small lions and two very small unicorns nestled in the corners of the cross. These motifs are surrounded by the words "THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE". The epoulettes are fastened with one identical button each. Underneath each epoulette there is also a clear plastic button attached the shoulder seam. Each sleeve has a 36mm long cuff which is fastened with one St John Ambulance Brigade button each. There are 10 clear plastic buttons that fasten the entire front of the coat. The back has two pleats commencing near the nape of the neck. The back of the collar on the interior seam has a label which has been cut and shows only a small amount of detail. Printed in faded blue on the label is: "E.R. TIMMINS".military, coat, st johns brigade, uniform, ambulance, st johns brigade ambulance, st johns

Richmond TrottingLarge rectangular sepia harness racing photo finish mounted on cream-coloured paper. Written in black ink on the frame: Richmond 11/3/1929 / Derby 1000 Pounds Race / Trotting Divison / won by "Fair Admiral" / Owner Trainer & Driver C Robinson [sic] (name should be C. Robertson) Printed in the bottom right corner: A.Copley / 434a Flinders Street/Near Williams St,/Melbourne.richmond, trotting, victoria derby, fair admiral, harness racing, derby, sulky, charlie robertson jnr, c robertson jnr, c robertson, charlie robertson

Race finish photo RichmondLarge rectangular sepia harness racing photo finish mounted on white paper.Written in black ink: Richmond 22/1/1923 / Trotter Handicap / Won by "MacKinney Lass"trotting, richmond, mckinney lass, mackinney lass

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Point Nepean Road and incorporating Sandford Street, Turner Road, Alfred Street, Peace Street and Tennyson Street. .The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.Colour pamphlet advertising subdivisional auction sale of the Hill Estate Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road and encompassing Sandford Street, Turner Road, Alfred Street, Peace Street and Tennyson St. Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: Hill Street / Jamieson Handwritten in blue pencil on reverse: The Hill Estate Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivision map: [tick] [on majority of properties marked on map]highett, land sales, estate

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on 24th October 1939. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy annual demonstration.Printed programme for 1939, mustard yellow cover and cream paper with brown text. On the cover in blue hand writing 'Aaron Beattie'annual demonstration, junior legatee

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on 28th October 1941. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy annual demonstration.Printed programme for 1941, cream cover and cream paper with navy text, x 4 pages. annual demonstration, junior legatee

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on 8th November 1942. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy annual demonstration.Printed programme for 1942, photocopy of a A4 page folded in 3. annual demonstration, junior legatee

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on 20th October 1944. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy annual demonstration.Printed programme for 1944, photocopy of a A4 page folded in 3. annual demonstration, junior legatee

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Also a leaflet from 1964 showing the styles and colours of badges and their donation value. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold in the 1960s to raise money for Legacy's work.A set of Legacy Appeal badges with Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966 and a leaflet from 1964.White oval badge has '£1 AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse. Brown badge has '£25 Angus and Coote' on reverse. Pale blue badge has '£50 Angus and Coote' on reverse. Green oval badge has '£10 "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was 2 shillings. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. One of the pins does not have laurel leaves, the other has it wrapped around the torch instead of in the normal circular shape.Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal pins with the Legacy torch issued prior to 1966, they are silver with blue enamel around the word Legacy and red enamel in the flame.On reverse '2/- Parkes Bris'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was 5 shillings. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The pins do not have laurel leaves which makes them unusual.Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal pins with the Legacy torch issued prior to 1966, they are silver with blue enamel around the word Legacy and red enamel in the flame.On reverse '5/- Parkes Bris'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was 10 shillings. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The badges do not have laurel leaves which makes them unusual.Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badges x 2 and a pin with the Legacy torch issued prior to 1966, they are silver with light blue enamel around the word Legacy and red enamel in the flame.On reverse of the brooches is '10/- "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Bris'. The pin has '10/- AMOR' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was 20 shillings which is £1. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badges x 4 with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, they are gold metal with white enamel, with dark blue enamel around the word Legacy and red enamel in the flame.Kite and hexagonal shaped brooch say '20/- D.N.T.' on reverse. Oval and rectangular brooch say '£1 "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was £5. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badges x 3 with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, they are gold metal with dark blue enamel and red enamel in the flame.One says '£5 D.N.T.' on reverse. Oval one says '£5 D.N.T.' on reverse. The other says '£5 "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was £10. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badges x 4 with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, they are gold metal with dark green enamel and red enamel in the flame.One says 'Denham Neal & Treloar £10' on reverse. One says '£10 D.N.T.' on reverse. Two say '£10 "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $2. The date is not known. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is gold with white enamel around a torch and around the word Legacy with red enamel in the flame. It is a rectangular shape.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / Brisbane / $2'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $2. The date is not known. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is gold with white enamel around a torch and around the word Legacy with red enamel in the flame. It is an elongated hexagonal shapeOn the reverse 'A J Parkes / $2'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $5. The date is not known. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is gold with orange enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. It is an elongated pentagon shape.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $5'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $5. The date is not known. It is the same style as a $5 badge but has a stick pin rather than a clasp. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal pin with the Legacy torch, it is gold with orange enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. It is an elongated pentagon shape on a stick pin.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $5'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week