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Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - POUCH WITH HANDSAW, Jabez Cliff & Co, 1918
Item from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection..1) Leather rectangular pouch, stitched seams, brass stud closer, leather straps at rear to attach to belt, stamped maker's labels. .2) Metal & brass tool, saw toothed teeth, linear shape, 2 brass eyelets on ends to attach brass & timber detachable handles, handles cylindrical shape. .3) Metal file linear, 3 flat sides.Stamped on belt strap: "Jabez Cliff & Co Walshall 1918"trades-tools-saws, containers, military equipment - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - UNIFORM BADGES WW1, C.1914 - 18
Items issued to John. D. Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) .2) "Australia" shoulder badges brass curved shape with two lugs on rear. .3) Rising sun lapel badge brass, no lugs on rear..3) "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"badges, rising sun, uniform -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchBelt webbing
The 1937 pattern equipment (also known as '37 webbing') was an item of military load-carrying equipment. Pattern 37 replaced the 1908 Pattern and 1925 Pattern—on which it was based—and was standard issue for British and Commonwealth troops from its introduction in 1937, throughout World War II, and in the post-war period until it was superseded by 58 pattern webbingKhaki webbing army infantry belt with brass clip buckle and brassretainers, also has rear brass buckles for attatchment of webbing straps for "basic pouches" -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - IDENTITY DISCS
.1) Identity disk, round, brass, small hole at top, pressed details into brass. .2) same as .1) except 8 sided and two holes..1) & .2) "AUST 1803289 JR WADSWORTH ANG B POS"accessory, identity, disc -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - WEBBING POUCH, possible 1939 onwards
Basic pouch khaki webbing, brass buckle on back. Fold down top with brass press stud closing device. Belt attachment on lower back.military history - equipment, containers, passchendaele barracks trust -
Federation University Historical CollectionInstrument - Scientific Instrument, Crystal Goniometer, c1900
A two circle reflecting Goniometer mounted onto a marble brass plate. Brass finish components, black enamel stands. HOused in a polished wooden box.ballarat school of mines, goniometer -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELTS, 1950’s - 60’s
.1) North Vietnam Green Web Belt with a Brass Buckle with a star embossed .2) North Vietnam Dark green with a Brass Buckle with a star embossed“Embossed stars on buckles”military-equipment, uniforms - army, vietnam -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchUniform - Belt, Patt. '37 W.E, Post WW2
Used in service by CPL Gardiner, Vietnam.Pattern 1937 Webbing Belt, Blackened with Polished Brass Fittings. Its two brass rear buckles have been removed as these were no longer required.2 BTN, 5,2064 CPL Gardiner PJW RAR.belt, webbing, vietnam. -
Heathcote McIvor Historical SocietyMalt Weighs
brass malt pawn weights set of 7 cast in th shape of chess pawn pieces, brass colour each has marks on top and at the base C P on bace -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Tool - PITTOCK COLLECTION: TIMBER & BRASS MEASURING / SET SQUARE
Timber & Brass Measuring / Set Square Light timber legs with brass reinforced corner construction Measurements in inches along both legs of the set squareJ. Rabone & Sons Birmingham No 1535 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Propelling Pencils
From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionTwo bakelite pencils -One green and black pencil and one red and black pencil each with two brass rings, a pocket clip and a brass ferrule.Onoto The Pencil Made in Gt Britaindomestic items, writing equipment -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-BranchPlaque - 8RAR, c2002
8RAR plaque presented by 8RAR members..Evidence of 8RAR members in the Sub Branch; text engraved by hand.Wooden plaque, mahogany in color with brass engraving plate towards bottom of the plaque and with a prominent brass Royal Australian Regiment symbol centrally mounted on the plaque.Presented to the DViets by its 8RAR members.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, 8rar -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Carry pouch, 1943
Belt or shoulder strap fixed cotton webbing pouch used by Military during WW 2Manufactured and distributed by GMHCotton webbing pouch, fold over lid with brass stud fastening. Rear has belt fixing links, brass and buckle for shoulder strap fasteningGMH 1943 DoDmilitary, pouch -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - BELT - WEBBING, Unknown
Blackened waist webbing belt with brass clasp fittings and brass adjustment keepers. On the inside of the belt there are sewn in inserts for length adjustment and for the attachment of additional webbing."L.F. Crosswell, 5716029". There are very faint production markings.passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, blackened -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - TRENCH ART, BRASS VASE, Post 1916
The item belonged to William David Maher No 68, 8th LH Regt AIF. Refer 532 for main details.Vase, brass, made from a shell, approx 40mm caliber, has floral brass/bronze arrangement on two sides with a small depiction of a medal in between.OKT, 1916, KT, L11.147arms-ammunition, metalcraft-brassware, illustrations-engraving, trench art -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Hydrometer, 1878 to 1930s
This Sikes brass hydrometer was manufactured by the optical and scientific instrument makers Kasner & Moss of 17 Collins Street West, Melbourne, in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The firm adverted hydrometers, as well as optical instruments, as early as August 13th, 1864, in The Age, Melbourne. This hydrometer set was donated to Flagstaff Hill in 1979 by local wine and spirits merchants Lynch Bros of Fairy Street, Warrnambool. Giffen Russell had established the business in 1878, and Harry Lynch took it over in the 1930s, and after he passed away in 1953 Kevin Matthew Lynch became proprietor of K M Lynch Food and Liquor. The business closed in the 2010s. The hydrometer may date back to the establishment of the business in 1878, as Kasner & Moss were selling hydrometers in Melbourne from 1864. Hydrometers were used to measure the density, or relative density, of liquids from the late 1600s. In 1816 Bartholomew Sikes won the competition for the most useful accurate hydrometer. Hydrometers were commonly used by distillers, vintners, and brewers to establish accurate measures of alcohol concentration in their beverages. Following this manufacturing process, government inspectors and excise officers used them to check that the labelled indications of alcohol-proof were correct and that the right amounts of duty were being paid. This hydrometer and its fitted and hinged wooden container show signs of heavy and protracted use in a working environment. Although the instrument has some parts missing and has been recently repaired, the original quality of the inlaid box and the fine engraving on the instrument and the attachable weights, are indications of the hydrometer’s very real value when new. This Sikes hydrometer, bearing the maker's mark of “Kasner & Moss Melbourne” and the registered number “20373”, was presented to the purchasing public as a precision-made instrument designed for professional use. The Sikes hydrometer is of local significance because of its implied association with the alcohol trade in the southwest region of Victoria. It was donated by a family member of Lynch Bros, a local licensed outlet for wines and spirits in the period before the general relaxation of liquor licensing laws in the State of Victoria. It may have belonged to Griffin Russell who established the liquor store in 1878.Hydrometer; original Sikes brass hydrometer in a polished wooden case with an inlaid plaque on the lid. The brass float is a sphere with a thin flat upper stem and a short, lower stem with a bulb-shaped end. The upper stem is engraved scale on both sides with the numbers 1 to 10, and five divisions between each number. There are ten fixed pegs in the base to secure the thick brass horseshoe-shaped, numbered, various-sized weights (20, 30, 40, 80, 90); the free pegs would have originally stored another five weights (10, 50, 60, 70, and 100). The empty compartment in the box suggests another part in the initial set, probably a thermometer. The fitted, fabric-lined box has two brass closures and two brass hinges. The scientific instrument shows signs of heavy use and repairs. The Serial Number on the float matches the Serial Numbers on the weights. The plaque on the lid, the float and the weights have inscriptions. Made by Kasner & Moss, Melbourne. Plaque: “SIKES HYDROMETER / KASNER & MOSS / MELBOURNE” On float's lower stem: “SIKES 20373” On one thin edge of the float's scale, engraved in script “Kasner & Moss” and stamped “MELBOURNE”, and symbol“P” rotated 90 degrees. On the opposite thin edge of the float: “N20.373”, “SIKES”, “I P % II O” (in ornate capitals). Each weight has s unique number, and the same serial number “20373”.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, sikes hydrometer, scientific instrument, pressure measurement, measuring instrument, ullage tool, customs, excise duty, tax, alcohol content, proof, calibrate, standard weights and measures, tariff, kasner & moss, scientific instrument makers, specific gravity, liquid density, alcohol testing, technology, alcohol measurement, proof spirit, wine and spirits merchants, local business, brass measuring instrument, k m lynch, giffen russell, harry lynch -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright MuseumLamp miner's safety, mid 18th-century
Safety lamp made for underground miners to replace naked flame lightingUsed in underground mining in Ovens or Buckland mining districtsmetal and glass oil powered lamp(partly obscured on glass) BRITISH MFP. ( on brass) 3BB BOSS ( on screw off base) 56 and 10mining, lamp, oil, safety, kerosene, underground -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Harold Holt Memorial Poo.l, 68/69
Coloured Photograph of the Construction and use of The Harold Holt Memorial Pool at 1 ALSG Vung Tau. The names of the !& Const Sqn Water Polo Team are listed below a team Photograph.Brass Plaque : Donated to VVH by Brian Start ex Sapper 17 Const SQN 1968 - 691 alsg, vung tau, harold holt pool, photograph, 17th construction squadron -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Pump - Centrifugal
Single stage double suction centrifugal pump painted dark green and mounted on a wooden pallet. Top half of split casing fixed in open (hinged) position to reveal interior.Brass name plate with serial number - 20384, size - 1 1/2", pump class - C. -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Kerosene Engine
Single horizontal cylinder kerosene engine in working order. Mounted in a 4 wheeled steel chassis. Galvanised iron fuel tank mounted under engine. Water jacketed exhaust stack behind engine. Painted blue and red.On oval brass plate "Austral Kerosene Engine / Manufactured by / Ronaldson Tippett / Propy. Ltd. / Quote No. 7943"engines horizontal cylinder -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photo, Unknown
WWII Historical significance with some information of the Dandenong area.Black and white framed photo of 408537 Sgt R.R.E. Swords 23 Sep 1912 - 21 Jan 1943. This photograph is a tribute to the late Robert Richard Falkiner Swords. 'Bob' as he was known to his friends and most townsfolk of Dandenong and it's people. His older brother James, served in the First World War and later was a founding member of the Dandenong RSL Sub-Branch, formed in 1919, was its second President and also served a term as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer. James was the Editor of Dandenong's first newspaper, the Dandenong Advertiser. 'Bob' Swords was also a member of the Dandenong Advertiser newspaper and was a driving force in Dandenong getting it's own Hospital. For many years his photo hung over the entrance to the old building, which was demolished some years back. Regrettably this photo was lost. Bob enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force to train as a pilot on 26 April 1941 and after initial training embarked to Southern Rhodesia. After completion of initial flight training he then moved to England for advanced training, prior to postings onto an OTU. He was tragically killed during this phase of training on 21 January 1943. The gentleman with in this photo is believed to be his South African Flying Instructor 'Panda' Watkins. His grave in England has a lovely headstone and the inscription: 'Service Above Self'. (As advised by Robert Richard Kudyba OAM).Brass plaque stating 4085537 Sgt R.R.F. Swords 23 Sept 1912 - 21 Jan 1943. -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Mantel Clock
The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces. It was used by Harold and Jean Parker.An antique wooden mantel clock made in USA with an Australian made Duff brand oak case with a plain angled top with round shaped pillar styled sides. It has a white ceramic dial face with black digits and black metal hands. The dial is covered by a glass and gold trimmed covering that may be opened on the right side. Inside the case is a Waterbury Clock Co of USA key and the internal workings are visible. It is not in working order.'Duff' brand brass plaque on back of cover. The key has 'Waterbury Clock Co USA' stamped on it.clocks, timepieces, clock components, clock keys, mantel clocks -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPrint - Ebonised framed print', Menin Gate at Midnight, 1927
Will Longstaff painted the original oil on canvas in Greater London -United Kingdom in 1927. The Menin Gate commemorates soldiers with no marked graves killed on the Western Front during the 1st World War. It is a dedication to the 350,000 men of the British Empire Forces who died on battle grounds around Ypres in Belgium. It contains the names of 55,000 men with no known grave.Significant memorial to brave men..Wooden framed print of the Menin Gate at Ypres in Belgium'Inscribed brass plaque "MENIN GATE AT MIDNIGHT" by Will Longstaff. Donated by Geary Family on frame above print. -
Federation University Historical CollectionMining Lamp, E. Thomas and Williams Ltd, Welsh Mining Lamp
This lamp is typical of lamps used in Welsh Coal Mines. It was purchased from the supplier around mid 1995. The Welsh Miners’ Lamps were ingeniously designed over 180 years ago to alert coal miners to danger. It ensures the burning of a protected flame in the presence of explosive gas, by regulating the necessary supply of atmospheric air, and by allowing the products of combustion to pass through without igniting the gaseous atmosphere. If the atmosphere is so heavily charged that noxious gas enters the lamp, its presence will be indicated by a change in the length and color of the flame, and (unless there are exceptional circumstances), the miner has sufficient warning to secure his safety. (http://www.welshminerslamps.com/info_lamp_personaluse.shtml, accessed 06/05/2015) E. Thomas & Williams, Ltd. mining lamps have been in continuous production since 1860. Cambrian Lamps are approved for use in coal mines where methan gas and oxygem deficinecy are hazards.Solid Brass traditional miners Flame Safety Lamp with Copper Chimney. The base of this lamp is tooled from solid brass because brass does not spark when it hits rock and is therefore the safest metal to use underground. The lamp burns lamp oil (kerosene). R. Thomas and Williams Ltd Makers Aberdare Wales Cambrian No 152897mining lamp, miner's lamp, thomas and williams, wales, welsh, welsh miners lamp, mining, cambrian lampworks, miners flame safety lamps -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Medallion, George Amy, Glee Club, 1924
Given to George 'Pop' Amy in 1924. Awarded by the Glee Club of interwar period; clubroom in Princes Place. See supplementary info. Item was framed with a photo of the Glee Club (cat no 669 ) by the City of Port Phillip for the 1998 Lurking in Lanes exhibition.Gold (brass) medallion with round, raised centre enamelled in deep blue with a harp motif. Tooled decoration and various brass ornamentation added. Ring for hanging on watch chain. Handmade appearance. Brass medallion awarded to 'G. Amy Esq' by the 'Glee Club' in 1924. Inscribed verso 'Presented to G. Amy Esq. by the Members Port Melbourne - Glee club - as a token of esteem 17.10.24'. Also a makers mark and 'pat. app for'.arts and entertainment, societies clubs unions and other organisations, awards and presentations, george amy, port melbourne glee club -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Brass coin holder - 3d and 6d
Used by tramway revenue clerks, most likely the MMTB to count coins, as only so many 3d or 6d would fit into each container. Each has a hole in the base to enable it to be checked that it was empty prior to use or after being used. One of the 3d containers have a loose "washer" which shows the nature of the construction. Has been secured with a piece of string.Demonstrates the methodologies used to count coins and stack them in a revenue office. Provides a sample of each coin that would have been used.Brass coin holder - for use in counting 3d and 6d coins. Made from brass tube with a brass washer rolled or fixed to one end. In storage bag is a 3d and a 6d coin. 5 x 6d and 6 x 3d holders held in the collection.See physical descriptiontramways, tickets, cash handling, depots, revenue clerks, coins -
Federation University Historical Collection
Music Scores, Boosey & Hawkes Ltd, Handwritten sheet music, mid twentieth century
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Handwritten music scores by Frank Wright, some in his hand. 1). 'The Merry Peasant' by Schumann and arranged in parts for brass band by Frank Wright - 3 pages. 2). 'Threshold' by Frank Wright -9 pages. 3). 'Around the Campfire' in parts - 10 pages. 4).'March (Judas Maccabaeus) by Handel and arranged by Frank Wright for the Boys Brigade (a) is written by Frank in pencil, (b) is written in pen with a brown paper cover. 5). 'Anthony & Cleopatra' arranged for the Boys Brigade (a) in written in pencil, (b) is written in pen. 6). 'O Give Me the Hills' written in pencil - 2 pages 7). 'Beneath this Turf' music by Frank Wright and words written in 1842 by Unknown Author - 3 pages. 8). 'If When that Hour Recalling' music by Frank Wright and poem by Thomas Moore, written in pen for 4 brass parts plus violin - 6 pages. 9). 'So Long', Brass Band arrangement by Frank Wright, written in pencil - 2 pages. 10). 'Gluck: March' arrangement by Frank Wright and written in pencil - 2 pages. 11). 'Occasional March' by Handel, arrangement by Frank Wright and written in pen - 5 pages (3 pages of band parts plus a separate Solo Cornet page). 12). 'Bugle Command: Ceremonial March for Bugles and Brass Band' written by Frank Wright - (a) 6 pages of bands parts plus a separate Solo Cornet page written in pen (b) 4 pages written in pencil and pen. 13). 'Scena' & 'Idyll' - Grade 4 Trombone written by Frank Wright in pen - 2 pages. 14). 'Green Corn' Brass Band arrangement by Frank Wright, written in pencil - 1 page. 15). 'Syrian Air' by Geoffrey Allen and arrangement by Frank Wright, with a buff cover (a) written in pencil - 2 pages (b) photo copy of parts - 2 pages (c) single sheet of music written in pencil, blue pen and red pen with some sections crossed out. 16). 'Gavotte: from the Opera "Rodrigo"' by Handel and arrangement by Frank Wright with a brown paper cover (a) 3 pages written in pencil (b) 3 pages written in pen. 17). 'Tales of Hoffman' arranged by Frank Wright for Brass Band 32 page printed booklet in a buff envelope. 18). 'Will Your Anchor Hold' arranged by Frank Wright for The Boy's Brigade - (a) 2 pages written in pencil with a buff cover plus a page with both pen and pencil notes (b) 2 pages written in pen plus a photo copied page for Solo Cornet. 19). Buff folder of 3 pieces of music written in pen - '1. Riverside', '2. Cenotaph' & '3. London Lights' - 7 pages. 20). 'Preludio Marziale (Martial Prelude)' by Frank Wright (a) written in pencil - 2 pages (b) written in pen - 7 pages (c) 7 page printed copy 21). 'Rondo Theme' (a) music written in pencil on the front of a buff envelope (b) 1 page written in pencil 22). Buff folder with two poems set to music by Frank Wright and written in pen - (a) 'My Heart and Lute' by Thomas Moore - 3 pages plus another 3 pages which may be part of this piece (b) 'The Rose' by Thos Croft (bart) - 3 pages. (c) a Musical Pitch Relation Chart for Pipe Organ. 23). 'Purcellian Suite', Purcell arranged by Frank Wright - 3 pages written in pencil and 4 photocopied pages 24). 'G's pl piano study 27/2/52All hand written 8). Written in pencil on front - You can return this score. Keep parts. 9). Notes to musicians written in pen on page 1. 11). Notes to musicians in pencil on page 4. 13). a correction written in red pencil. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Bell, James Barwell, Animal, C 19th century
Bells of this type were normally used to hang around the necks of cows, horses or bullocks to prevent them from being lost and were used from around the 1860's onwards. The initial J B identify the bell as being made by James Barwell who made bells for the Australian market from around the 1860's. His bell and brass foundry manufactured all sorts of bells from school bells to full church peals as well as plumbing fittings. The four marks on the edge of the bell are typical of those used by drovers or owners to identify their animal. While this bell has no known local provenance, it is a link to the early cattle and agricultural life in Australia and most likely the Western District. Its significance lies in the fact that it is typical of bells used for a purpose at that time and as such can be used for discussion in a social and interpretive context.This is a brass bell of the type used to hang around the necks of animals such as cows, horses and bullocks. The mechanism for the attachment to a collar or harness has been sheared off and the clapper is detached from the inside hook. The bell has an inscription incised around the top and there are four small cuts or incisions made into the bell at the wider end. The bell is a little tarnished.‘Success to 4 in horse teams J.B.’history of warrnambool, animal husbandry, animal bell, james barwell bells -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM ACCESORIES, Post 1960
Items in collection re T. Pattison, refer Cat No 5342.4..1) Shirt, light khaki, cotton, long sleeved with patch on each sleeve of Warrant Officer insignia. .2) Tie, khaki, woollen, rib pattern. .3) Belt, black, webb, brass fittings at end. .4) & .5) Belt, brass, keeper clips. .6) & .7) Belt, brass clips. .8) .9) .10) & .11) Hooks, brass, for securing clothing to the belt.uniforms - army, accessories -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Ship's Wheel, John Hastie et al, Early 20th Century
John Hastie Engineer and millwright John Hastie opened small manufacturing works in Greenock in 1845 and 1853 patented the first self-holding steering gear. The firm became known as John, Hastie and Co. Ltd. in 1898 after taking on limited liability status and their main works were at Kilblain Street, Greenock, where they specialised in ships' steering gear. The company also occupied works at Rue End Street, Greenock. Plans of this unit depict a stockyard to the east, with areas for welding; fitting and assembly; flame, cutting and fabrication; and a machine bay. The company was dissolved in 1991. Brown Brothers Brown Bros Rosebank Ironworks made the steering gears for many large ship's, including The Titanic. Andrew Betts Brown the founder was born in 1741 and closely associated with many improvements in marine engineering. He was educated in his native city and served his apprenticeship as an engineer in the locomotive works of the North British Railway Company at St. Margaret's. During his apprenticeship, he attended the evening classes at Watt College. subsequently going to Manchester to study chemistry. He went to London around 1863 and took over an old brewery, which he converted into an engineering works. During his time there he invented an overhead travelling crane, which was used on the construction of Blackfriars Bridge London. He went on to develop plant which used steam and hydraulic power for discharging ships as a result the company was contracted to install this equipment in Hamburg Docks. By around 1870 he continued to construct machinery in London but realised that conditions were more favourable in Edinburgh. He acquired land at Rosebank adjoining the North British Railway Company's line to Granton, and the necessary infrastructure was completed allowing him to finish the Hamburg contract. The works at Rosebank were eventually extended and added to until they became one of the largest engineering works in the East of Scotland. Mr Brown was a member of numerous engineering institutions, the best known at the time being the Institution of Naval Architects. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and of the Institution of Marine Engineers he died in 1906 at the age of 67.An item made by two marine innovators of marine auxiliary machinery, equipment and itemsShip's wheel, brass, attached to brass pillar. The base has six holes in it for securing it in place. Top of the ship's wheel pillar has a brass, adjustable arrow pointer that is positioned over a dial etched into the flat brass surface. The dial reads " PORT STABD". Lines and degrees are marked, with '0' in centre and every 5 degrees, from 0-35, in both Port and Starboard sidesInscription to wheel hub "Brown Brothers & Co. Ltd, Rosebank Ironworks, Edinburgh"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, john hastie, john hastie, andrew betts brown, ships wheel, ship steering gear, marine equipment, instrument, navigation
