These coils of heavy strong cargo rope are covered in hessian for protection from the elements and for ease of handling. They would have been imported for local use such as haulage, fencing and towing. These rope coils or bails are an example of products imported into Australia for local use.Rope; four large coils of thick rope in hessian covers.Some of the covers have remnants of paper labels and black markings.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, rope, rope coil, rope bail, cargo rope, hessian covered rope

A portable note taker that allow the operator to input either Grade 1 or Grade 2 Braille and have the information read back to you. It holds up to 640K of RAM or 600 Braille pages.Cardboard box containing a cream coloured plastic rectangle device with 7 black keys, 1 carry bag, 1 adapter, 1 computer cable, 1 x 3 1/4 in. Blaze demo programs disk, 1 x 3 1/4 in. Resource disk, 2 cassette tapes "Braille'n'Speak manual" by Olga Espinola, 1 print book "Quick Reference: Braille'n'Speak command list", 2 Braille books "Braille'n'Speak Quick Reference" and "A user's guide to Braille'n'Speak" both by Olga Espinola.braille equipment, assistive devices

Ship model in glass bottle mounted on timber with presentation plaque on front of timber. Ship is 3 masted sailing ship, no sails, towing small boat, flying red flag with blue and white cross. Background includes cliffs and two lighthouses. There is an inscription of the bottom of the model.Plaque on front of timber mount "To / FLAGSTAFF HILL MARITIME MUSEUM / WARRNAMBOOL AUSTRALIA …" Inscribed on Bottom "NORSK HÅKON skib No Filo Nilsen 230" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, model ship, model ship in bottle, norwegian model ship, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

A black and white photograph of - Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam,July 1966. A US 105mm towed Howitzer firing on targets in the Nui Thai Vai hills from the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnamphotograph, 105mm howitzer, phuoc tuy province, nui thai van hills, 1st atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, nui dat

Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this publication include:- Page 5 A short article related to Toni St. Elmo and the success of the Nissen Tow. Page 7 Beechworth Ski Club commences construction.ski history victoria, federation of victorian ski clubs, toni st. elmo, beechworth ski club

A copy of a photograph with text explanation of "Seaward view from the promenade deck of the troopship galena. Troops from the 6th and 7th Battalion loaded in landing boats, are towed to their landing point at Fisherman's Hut North Beach. 25th April 1915". The photograph is in the glass wooden frame

With grateful thanks to Farstad Shipping (Indian Pacific) Pty. Ltd.Colour photograph, wooden frame, glazed, depicting the damaged oil tanker MV 'Kirki' being towed by offshore anchor handling tug supply vessel 'Lady Kathleen'. Under the photograph is a newspaper cutting with the headline 'Worse disaster averted by the courage of small ship's crew'.There is a log of the events on the back of the photograph

Black and White photograph of a set of recovery trolley's under a road vehicle rear axle - Reg No. V1283. shows the nature of the construction of the trolley and dual rear tyred vehicle. Has a towing pin - possibly one of the recovery vehicles. Mid 1970's? Photographer unknown.trams, tramways, recovery, accidents

Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in May 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grande Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This document is significant because it documents discussion concerning the operation of Falls Creek.MInutes of the Falls Creek Alpine Village Advisory Committee held on 21 September 1957 typed on foolscap size paper. Topics of discussion included contributions to the Ski Improvement Fund, equipment in the Casualty Room and also the possibility of erecting a simple rope tow on the nursery slope.chairlift falls creek, bob hymans, ski improvement fund, falls creek alpine village advisory committee

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social golf club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer on timber stand with timber base."Thomastown Golf Club. 24/11/1991. Bob Jones. C Grade. Kilmore." engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, robert jones

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club to members who hit a "hole in one". Winners include: Nick Kaziro, 8th hole Whittlesea 27/01/1980; Mick Brasher, 16th hole Kilmore 07/09/1980; Joe Maletic, 8th hole Whittlesea 26/06/1983; Bruce Ryan, 16th hole Kilmore 26/02/1984; Sam Sia, 13th hole Bacchus Marsh 14/06/1987.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy in the shape of a timber number one with metal plaques."Thomastown Golf Club. C Grade Hole in One" engraved on plaque, winners' names on small plaques.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, hole in one

Black and white photograph "Written on back of photograph" Ringwood State School- Class photograph, Grade 2C and 3C, 1968. (No names)

Black and white photograph "Written on back of photograph" Ringwood State School- Class photograph, Grade 3/4, 1969. (No names)

Copy of Education Department standard form for Merit Certificate.Ringwood State School- Merit Certificate for Isabella Jane Sorenson, 8th Grade, 14th November, 1941.

Standard format "Report Book" - Ringwood School No 2997Hand written half year report for Peter Wigley, Grade 5, dated 25/6/47

Used by WJ Craven at Toolamba West School. Now closed.Red cover, black lettering. Victorian Education Department logo on front cover. First editionWilliam J Craven and Jean M Craven, 8th Grade, Toolamba West S S No. 1764victorian readers, seventh book, craven w, craven j, tatura, cravan road tatura, victorian school readers

From Glen Iris.Triangular shaped felt pennant with screen printed lettering and gold braiding along its long sides. The pennant"MELB EAST MENS BASKETBALL ASSN M.E.M.B.A. RUNNERS UP UNDER 12 'A' GRADE 1967 -68"

From Glen Iris.Triangular shaped felt pennant with screen printed lettering and gold braiding along its long sides. "MELB EAST MENS BASKETBALL ASSN M.E.M.B.A. PREMIERS UNDER 14 'B' GRADE 1968 - 69"

5 girls in Winter uniforms with ties. 11 girls in Summer Uniforms, 4 Girls in Dresses. 25 boys Sumer Uniform short sleeve shirts + Shorts, 2 Boys with ties, 1 in winter uniform Long Sleeve Shirt & trousers no tie.B/W. Photograph. 5 Rows of Girls and Boys in front of brick buildingStudent written on back - See attachment. Stawell State School 11 April Grade 3 1967education, class photograph

Collector says - "Once I had gathered a dozen or so blankets, I started noticing the many different labels; where they were made, by who, the logos and fonts used. Then the labels became a thing, then the blankets had to have a label to join the collection. My favourite labels are by Physician, they had at least 4 different labels over the decades but the best has to be the Lady In Bed logo. Physician, Onkaparinga, Eagley and others matched the colour of the label to the colour of the blanket - a nice touch. Strangely, Castlemaine labels were always sewn on the back of the blanket where all the other mills sewed theirs on the front. To this day I always roll or fold a blanket with its label on display." " For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Checked blanket, pink, blue and lavenderClan Murray series of Challenge/Lambswool 'Perma-nap' blankets/All pure wool/Super Grade blanket, blanket fever, wool, challenge woollen mills

A silver trophy with arched waved handles that protrude from the bottom, on a plastic trophy standHighland Gathering Shepparton Band contest 3rd Prize 'C' Grade 1955 V.S.R Pipes & Drums5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums

The auto tow launching mechanism was designed by Ray Jamieson of Cobram in the north of Victoria. The prototype was built the for the Corowa Gliding Club where it was used for some years. After Ray’s brother, Bert Jamieson, had witnessed the machine in use at Corowa, at Bert’s request, Ray built second one (the Museum’s exhibit) for use at Bacchus Marsh airfield. Bert lived in Melbourne at the time and was a member of the Victorian Motorless Flight Group (VMFG) which used Bacchus Marsh airfield. This occurred in the 1970s. The method of operation was to have the auto tow mechanism mounted in the back of a utility motor vehicle. The launching cable was attached to the glider. With the Volkswagen engine of the mechanism running, the tow vehicle would then drive along the runway to commence the launch. The mechanism would automatically apply brake pressure to the cable drum as the vehicle proceeded freely letting out the cable and then smoothly towing the glider into the air. When the launching cable reached a certain angle, the pilot would release the cable from the glider at which point the winching mechanism would automatically retrieve the cable in preparation for the next launch. This allowed quicker restarts and the flexibility of easily changing runways to suit the wind conditions. It made gliding a simple and cost-effective operation. Ray Jamieson and his son often used the prototype which they named “George” at Corowa in this way. With the exception of several demonstration launches, the Museum’s example of this type of device was not used by the VMFG at Bacchus Marsh due to rulings by the Department of Civil Aviation encouraging the use of aero tow launching at their site. As far as is known this is the only device of its type in the world and is indicative of the ingenuity found amongst the Australian gliding fraternity.Single drum and motorized drive mechanism mounted on a mobile steel frame.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, auto towing, launching, jamieson, corowa gliding club, victorian motorless flight group, vmfg

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a man sitting on a bolted chair on top of a sled with a loose strip of leather resting between his knees. Probably taken at the Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/03/2013Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen "The old meets the new. Metal/plastic chair bolted on to sled towed by a working horse. Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/3/2013"churchill island, photograph

Yellow and red horse-drawn grader attached to an unpainted wooden pole. Four steel wheels connected into pairs by axles are linked through the long arched metal piece, where a seat, crank, and levers are attached for easy use. The grader itself sits directly below the seat, and consists of a length of metal perpendicular to the ground, designed to move and level the ground. farm, machinery, grader, road making, horse drawn, churchill island

Photo of cottage in the corner of the Memorial Gardens Rose Festival float - Sidey's old car Numurkah Street Carnival (dress-ups) Class photo Grade 8 Year unknown (some names on the back) Class photo Grade 6 Year unknown (Some names on the back) ALL THESE PHOTOS HAVE BEEN SCANNED AND SAVED ON H.S. COMPUTERnumurkah history events, activities, 1960's 1970's

Two sporting team photos laminated upon black cardboard. From top [a] Sporting team photo with coach in centre. Captioned Laurel Street Primary School, Golden Square, 1990, Grade 4. [b] Nine female student Netball team photo. Captioned Laurel St Primary School, Golden Square, 1990, Netball Grade 4.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school

Three Golden Square School class photographs laminated upon blue coloured cardboard. From top, [a] Pupils with teacher captioned S.S 1189, 1946, Grade IV. [b] Class photo captioned Golden Square 1189, Grade 3-4. [c] Class photo captioned Golden Square School 1189, 1941, with Roman numeral '1'.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school

502 School Students Grade 1Cstawell education students