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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Spring Balance Scale, George Salter & Co, 1920s
... Long rectangular brass instrument with ring attached to top and hook attached below. ...Long rectangular brass instrument with ring attached to top and hook attached below. ...Scales such as the subject item were used to measure commercial quantities, possibly grains and farm produce for quite large amounts of product, also in a domestic situation. Bags of grain or other dry goods would have been hooked up and weighed. Salter has been a name long associated with weights and measures. The firm began life in the late 1760s in the village of Bilston, England when Richard Salter, a spring maker, began making the first spring scales in Britain. He called these scales "pocket steelyards", though they work on a different principle from steelyard balances. By 1825 his nephew George had taken over the company, which became known as George Salter & Co. George later established a manufacturing site in the town of West Bromwich, about 4 miles (7 km) from Bilston. West Bromwich Albion football club was formed from workers at this works site. From here the company produced a wide variety of scales including the UK's first bathroom scales. Other items were added to the range, including irons, mincers, potato chippers, coin-operated machines and the first typewriters made in the UK. The business thrived throughout the 1900s, and by 1950 it employed over 2000 people, still in the same area and owned by the same family.Salter is a British housewares brand developing products that span a wide range of core product categories, including scales, electrical, cookware. It is a market leader in kitchen and bathroom scales and one of the UK’s oldest consumer brands. Established in 1760, Salter has been developing precision products for over 260 years. It was acquired by Manchester-based consumer goods giant Ultimate Products in 2021 after they had previously licensed the brand for cookware and kitchen electrical since 2011.Scale, Salter's improved spring balance, warranted. Brass and iron. Weighs 0 to 25LBS. Long rectangular brass instrument with ring attached to top and hook attached below. Centre of rectangle has long vertical slot with short, horizontal bar that slides down the slot when an object is suspended from the hook, showing its weight on the numbered scale beside the slot.Marked ""SALTER'S IMPROVED SPRING BALANCE" "Number 2". Weighs 0 to 25LBS. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, salter balance scale, weight measuring scale, weighing dry goods, domestic object, kitchen scale, measure, weigh, measure ingredients, food preparation -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMcGill's Mouth Gag
... Metal instrument with rubber over 'handles'. One end has 2 curved handles with grooves crosses on outside at ends and covered with rubber. ...Metal instrument with rubber over 'handles'. One end has 2 curved handles with grooves crosses on outside at ends and covered with rubber. ...This medical / hospital equipment was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was builtin the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment. Metal instrument with rubber over 'handles'. One end has 2 curved handles with grooves crosses on outside at ends and covered with rubber. The pivot has a screw. The other end is smooth and on the inside. It has wavy grooves on the outside and a slight curve. About one third of the way down from the pivot is a steel, moveable, 'clasp' which catches at the correct width.t T on cross bit and on the inside of the handle.medical equipment. hospital equipment. tawonga. mt beauty. hospital. medical. nurse. mouth. medical instrument. -
J. Ward Museum ComplexEquipment - 'Electroshock Therapy' Machine, Konvulsator 2077, Post 1930's
... A metal instrument. The front contains three knobs, two switches, and power button. ...The object is significant because it is a well preserved instrument that illustrates the medical apparatus used at both Ararat Mental Hospital and J Ward for the treatment of mental illness. mentalhealth psychiatrichealth depression #bipolardisorder Manufacturer: Siemens Power supply: 220V 85AC, 50Hz A metal instrument. ...Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was invented in Italy in the late 1930s. ECT is a medical treatment most commonly used in patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments. Psychiatrists had already discovered that inducing seizures could relieve symptoms of mental illness. Before ECT, this was done with the use of chemicals, usually one called Metrazol. More can be read here: http://theconversation.com/electroconvulsive-therapy-a-history-of-controversy-but-also-of-help-70938 This machine was used both at Aradale Mental Hospital and J Ward. The object is significant because it is a well preserved instrument that illustrates the medical apparatus used at both Ararat Mental Hospital and J Ward for the treatment of mental illness.A metal instrument. The front contains three knobs, two switches, and power button. Two fully intact electrical cords - One leads to the paddles used on the patient: One used to attach to the electric source [power point]. Paddles are made of hard plastic and stainless steel metal. The back has a compartment where the paddles can be stored. The top has a carry handle.Manufacturer: Siemens Power supply: 220V 85AC, 50Hzmentalhealth, psychiatrichealth, depression, #bipolardisorder -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Instrument - Obstetric Forceps with Axis Traction, Fixed Mobile Phalange associated with Dr Felix Meyer
... Instrument...Obstetric forceps with axis traction made of polished metal, consisting of two curved, fenestrated blades joined by a central lock and long handles. The instrument includes an axis-traction mechanism with wooden traction rods and a separate traction handle, giving it a distinctive double-handled appearance. ...The surface shows scratches, tarnishing, and areas of discoloration, particularly around the joints and moving parts. Instrument Obstetric Forceps with Axis Traction, Fixed Mobile Phalange associated with Dr Felix Meyer ...This is one of a collection of items associated with Dr Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937). Meyer was a very prominent early obstetrician and doctor, playing a part in the establishment of the role of the chair of obstetrics at the University of Melbourne in 1929. He was also a foundation member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.Obstetric forceps with axis traction made of polished metal, consisting of two curved, fenestrated blades joined by a central lock and long handles. The instrument includes an axis-traction mechanism with wooden traction rods and a separate traction handle, giving it a distinctive double-handled appearance. The surface shows scratches, tarnishing, and areas of discoloration, particularly around the joints and moving parts.obstetrics, gynaecology, surgery -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Instrument - Necrosis Forceps associated with Dr Felix Meyer
... Instrument...A pair of necrosis forceps made of polished metal with a long, slender, scissor-like form. The instrument consists of two narrow arms joined by a central pivot, terminating in fine grasping jaws designed for handling tissue. ...The metal surface is smooth and reflective but shows light scratches, surface marks, and areas of tarnishing. Instrument Necrosis Forceps associated with Dr Felix Meyer ...This is one of a collection of items associated with Dr Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937). Meyer was a very prominent early obstetrician and doctor, playing a part in the establishment of the role of the chair of obstetrics at the University of Melbourne in 1929. He was also a foundation member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.A pair of necrosis forceps made of polished metal with a long, slender, scissor-like form. The instrument consists of two narrow arms joined by a central pivot, terminating in fine grasping jaws designed for handling tissue. The handles are fitted with circular finger rings and a locking ratchet mechanism. The metal surface is smooth and reflective but shows light scratches, surface marks, and areas of tarnishing.obstetrics, gynaecology, surgery, forceps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: LETTER PAPER - THE BENDIGO MUSICAL, LITERARY AND ELOCUTIONARY SOCIETY
... Letter paper from The Bendigo Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Society, Printed letterhead with emblem of a musical instrument surrounded by a wreath of flowers. ...BUSINESS Printers cambridge press Cambridge Press Collection The Bendigo Musical Literary and Elocutionary Society John Leaney W Iser F C Stuart Z S Martin N S Draper Commerce House Letter paper from The Bendigo Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Society, Printed letterhead with emblem of a musical instrument surrounded by a wreath of flowers. ...Letter paper from The Bendigo Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Society, Printed letterhead with emblem of a musical instrument surrounded by a wreath of flowers. Also printed on the left underneath is : President - Mr. John Leaney, Vice-Presidents - Messrs. W. Iser, F. C. Stuart, Z. S. Martin, Secretary - N. S. Draper, A.F.I.A. Commerce House, Charing Cross, Bendigo.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, the bendigo musical literary and elocutionary society, john leaney, w iser, f c stuart, z s martin, n s draper, commerce house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - MADGE SIMMONS COLLECTION: BRASS BAND, 1930's
... Band members of all ages, in uniform and with instruments. One man is not in uniform. On the ground in the front is a large drum, topped with a small one. ...Band members of all ages, in uniform and with instruments. One man is not in uniform. On the ground in the front is a large drum, topped with a small one. ...The Madge Simmons collection. Black and white photograph of twenty-eight members of a brass band, probably in Bendigo. Mounted on cardboard and untitled. Other similar photos in the collection are from the 1930s. Band members of all ages, in uniform and with instruments. One man is not in uniform. On the ground in the front is a large drum, topped with a small one. There are two smaller modern copies of the original included.bendigo, entertainment, brass bands, brass bands. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MUSIC
... Members paid an entrance fee to join the band, got their musical instruments from Suttons Musical and then paid them off. ...Members paid an entrance fee to join the band, got their musical instruments from Suttons Musical and then paid them off. ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, October 22, 2004. Music: Golden City Banjo Club was in fine tune in 1946 when it won the Australian Amateur Hour. Members paid an entrance fee to join the band, got their musical instruments from Suttons Musical and then paid them off. At one stage the club had almost 150 members.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Wannon WaterClinometre / Abney Level, E. R. Watts & Son, Clinometre
... Instrument which consists of a fixed sighting tube, a movable spirit level connected to a pointing arm which turns and pivots. ...Watts London / No 70131 / Made in England Instrument which consists of a fixed sighting tube, a movable spirit level connected to a pointing arm which turns and pivots. ...Abney Level / Clinometer is an accurate surveying tool used to measure degrees, percent of grade and topographic elevation. Used for surveying pipe lines.Instrument which consists of a fixed sighting tube, a movable spirit level connected to a pointing arm which turns and pivots. Adjustment knob/screw on top turns to rotate the compass indicator and bubble level. Arched scale graduated 0 to 90 degrees in both directions. Clinometer is housed in a brown leather case with a long leather strap for carrying around the neck.Watts London / No 70131 / Made in England -
Australian Gliding MuseumMachine - Glider – Sailplane, 1940
... Wood and fabric single seat glider sailplane with strutted wings and strutted tailplane – features metal framed perspex canopy, central fuselage skid and wheel, small tail skid, instruments include airspeed, turn and bank indicator; variometer and altimeter. ...Also the aircraft provides an insight into gliding technology in Australia in the 1940s. australian gliding glider sailplane coogee tom proctor victorian motorless flight group geelong gliding club Wood and fabric single seat glider sailplane with strutted wings and strutted tailplane – features metal framed perspex canopy, central fuselage skid and wheel, small tail skid, instruments include airspeed, turn and bank indicator; variometer and altimeter. ...The “Coogee” is an intermediate single seat sailplane designed and built by Tom Proctor in 1940. Only one was built. It was first flown at Stuart Hill near Bendigo Victoria in January 1941 and was maintained in flying condition until 1967. The aircraft was flown extensively by the Victorian Motorless Flight Group (now the Melbourne Gliding Club) and Geelong Gliding Club and several subsequent owners. This exhibit is a "one off" Australian designed and built glider similar in some respects to the Hutter H17. Its usage is relevant to the history of gliding in Victoria in the post war years. Also the aircraft provides an insight into gliding technology in Australia in the 1940s. Wood and fabric single seat glider sailplane with strutted wings and strutted tailplane – features metal framed perspex canopy, central fuselage skid and wheel, small tail skid, instruments include airspeed, turn and bank indicator; variometer and altimeter. Metal parts include struts and fairing covering wing joint. All surfaces are pink doped – awaiting painting.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, coogee, tom proctor, victorian motorless flight group, geelong gliding club -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical CommissionCiborium, c. 1960
... A brutalist style ciborium in the modern manner, crown of thorns decoration to lower outer rim of cup with squared knop to stem decorated with the instruments of Christ's passion. Four sides of the stem are decorated with enamelled wheat and the base is set with four cameos the panels between decorated with vine leaf and grapes. ...A brutalist style ciborium in the modern manner, crown of thorns decoration to lower outer rim of cup with squared knop to stem decorated with the instruments of Christ's passion. Four sides of the stem are decorated with enamelled wheat and the base is set with four cameos the panels between decorated with vine leaf and grapes. ...A brutalist style ciborium in the modern manner, crown of thorns decoration to lower outer rim of cup with squared knop to stem decorated with the instruments of Christ's passion. Four sides of the stem are decorated with enamelled wheat and the base is set with four cameos the panels between decorated with vine leaf and grapes. The lid to the ciborium is decorated with engraved stars surmounted with and enamelled cross, centred with IHS.Presented by Mrs W.F.Holmes & Family in Loving Memory of her Devoted Husband and their Loving Father. 17-3-64. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Tool - Breuer haemacytometer in case, Ernst Leitz
... A haemacytometer is an instrument used to count blood cells. It is commonly applied to a combination of counting chambers with cover glasses and has pipettes for red and white blood cells. ...A haemacytometer is an instrument used to count blood cells. It is commonly applied to a combination of counting chambers with cover glasses and has pipettes for red and white blood cells. ...A haemacytometer is an instrument used to count blood cells. It is commonly applied to a combination of counting chambers with cover glasses and has pipettes for red and white blood cells. This haemacytometer was manufactured by Ernst Leitz's factory in Metzlar, Germany. This company grew to be come what is now Leica. Haemacytometer in brown leatherette case. Consists of two glass pipettes with attached red rubber tubing, a glass microscope slide, and three small plastic square slide accessories. The base of the case is cut out and lined with felt to accommodate the parts of the object. Top of the case is inlaid with gold coloured text which reads 'Haemacytometer/Breuer/E.Leitz/Wetzlar'. Glass slide is engraved with the text 'E.Leitz/Wetzlar' and scale measurements. Glass pipettes are printed with the text 'E. LEITZ, WETZLAR'.pathology -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Chassaignac gynaecological ecraseur associated with Dr Frank Forster
... Tiemann & Co Surgical Instruments USA. ...Tiemann & Co Surgical Instruments USA. Destructive instruments Metal ecraseur, Chassaignac's design. ...Used to remove polyps or other growths, using a tightening chain to gradually lacerate the growth, minimizing haemorrhage. Devised by Charles Marie Edouard Chassaignac (1805-1879) who was a surgeon in Paris. The manufacturer of this item was possibly Geo. Tiemann & Co Surgical Instruments USA. Metal ecraseur, Chassaignac's design. The straight shaft can be extended, and has a straight handle at one end and a metal loop at the other. destructive instruments -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBooklet - His Masters Voice, Zonophone and Suttons Catalogues 1913 to 1916, His Masters Voice, 1913-1916
... His Masters Voice Instrument catalogue 1913-14, Catalogue of Records Nov. 1914 Zonophone double sided Records July 1913, Double Sided Discs 1915-16, Alphabetical List of Records 1915-16 Suttons Selected List Zonophone records...His Masters Voice Instrument catalogue 1913-14, Catalogue of Records Nov. 1914 Zonophone double sided Records July 1913, Double Sided Discs 1915-16, Alphabetical List of Records 1915-16 Suttons Selected List Zonophone records Entertainment Music Six booklets Booklet His Masters Voice, Zonophone and Suttons Catalogues 1913 to 1916 His Masters Voice Suttons Zonophone ...His Masters Voice Instrument catalogue 1913-14, Catalogue of Records Nov. 1914 Zonophone double sided Records July 1913, Double Sided Discs 1915-16, Alphabetical List of Records 1915-16 Suttons Selected List Zonophone recordsSix booklets entertainment, music -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryFunctional object - Bite Block, c. 1930s–1950s
... This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. ...This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. ...This bite block was used to prevent patients under anaesthesia or sedation from involuntarily biting down. This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. The device narrows in the centre to rest securely between the molars, with a beaded metal chain and loop designed to prevent it from slipping too far into the throat — a simple yet essential feature in an era before digital monitoring. Allen & Hanburys Ltd., a prominent British pharmaceutical company, was known for producing surgical and dental instruments throughout the 20th century. Their bite blocks were part of a broader evolution of airway management tools that prioritised safety, hygiene, and patient comfort. Black hard rubber tubular bite block with red rubber ends. Block narrows in the centre where there is attached a metal beaded chain ending in a circular loop for securing and preventing from losing down the patient's throat. medical device, anaesthesia, bite block -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryFunctional object - Bite Block, c. 1930s–1950s
... This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. ...This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. ...This bite block was used to prevent patients under anaesthesia or sedation from involuntarily biting down. This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. The device narrows in the centre to rest securely between the molars, with a beaded metal chain and loop designed to prevent it from slipping too far into the throat — a simple yet essential feature in an era before digital monitoring. Allen & Hanburys Ltd., a prominent British pharmaceutical company, was known for producing surgical and dental instruments throughout the 20th century. Their bite blocks were part of a broader evolution of airway management tools that prioritised safety, hygiene, and patient comfort.Black hard rubber tubular bite block with red rubber ends. Block narrows in the centre where there is attached a metal beaded chain ending in a circular loop for securing and preventing from losing down the patient's throat.medical device, anaesthesia, bite block -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryFunctional object - Bite Block, c. 1930s–1950s
... This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. ...This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. ...This bite block was used to prevent patients under anaesthesia or sedation from involuntarily biting down. This protected the patient’s teeth and tongue, while also shielding vital instruments like endotracheal tubes from damage during procedures. The device narrows in the centre to rest securely between the molars, with a beaded metal chain and loop designed to prevent it from slipping too far into the throat — a simple yet essential feature in an era before digital monitoring. Allen & Hanburys Ltd., a prominent British pharmaceutical company, was known for producing surgical and dental instruments throughout the 20th century. Their bite blocks were part of a broader evolution of airway management tools that prioritised safety, hygiene, and patient comfort.Black hard rubber tubular bite block with red rubber ends. Block narrows in the centre where there is attached a metal beaded chain ending in a circular loop for securing and preventing from losing down the patient's throat.medical device, anaesthesia, bite block -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Lectures in Diseases of the Eye, Revised 1968
... Covers errors in the optical properties of the eye and their corrections.Includes information on glaucoma and diseases of the crystalline lens. ...Covers errors in the optical properties of the eye and their corrections.Includes information on glaucoma and diseases of the crystalline lens. ...The Northern District School of Nursing in Victoria, Australia Graduates Association: History of the School Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities existed both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Lectures in Diseases of the Eye Revised 1968 39 pages, owned by Heather Gamble School 70 This item contains the following documents: 3793.1a Lectures in Diseases of the Eye Revised 1968 3793.1b Front Cover and Contents Page This document is a comprehensive educational guide for nurses at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, focusing on eye anatomy, diseases, examination techniques, and ophthalmic nursing practices. Detailed coverage of the orbit, eyeball, fibrous coat, uvea, retina, lids, lacrimal apparatus, and conjunctiva. Explains the function of extra-ocular muscles and the mechanics of vision. Describes diseases affecting the orbit, cornea, sclera, uvea, retina, lids, lacrimal apparatus, and conjunctiva. Covers errors in the optical properties of the eye and their corrections.Includes information on glaucoma and diseases of the crystalline lens. Outlines examination techniques for various eye structures.Provides tests for retinal function and assessment of binocular vision.Injuries and Surgical CareDiscusses types of eye injuries, including contusions, penetrating wounds, and burns. Details pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care for intra-ocular operations. Offers guidance on ophthalmic nursing techniques.Lists pharmaceuticals, accessories, instruments, and equipment used in eye surgery.nurse training, lister house, lectures in disease of the eye -
Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment - Galvonometer, 1930 (estimated)
... Galvanometers are an instrument used for detecting and measuring electric current. ...Galvanometers are an instrument used for detecting and measuring electric current. ...Galvanometers are an instrument used for detecting and measuring electric current. They had a magnetic needle moved by the magnetic field produced by coils carrying the current to be measured, and the earth's field had to be taken into consideration. They were used to detect current in either direction in telegraphy systems, and to test equipment.Post Office Galvonometer. A hinged polished timber case with three brass terminals at the top, and ring (handle) and a dial (0 to 70) with an indictor needle. The opened box reveals wires leading to the terminals with two compartments covered in blue woven material (possibly silk).telegraph works, galvonometer, scientific instruments -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - The Plane Table - Its Use in Surveying, McGraw Publishing Company, New York, USA, 1908
... The plane table instrument was a simple but very effective early method of producing maps. ...The plane table instrument was a simple but very effective early method of producing maps. ...The plane table instrument was a simple but very effective early method of producing maps. Some very early editions were produced by the Australian Survey Corps after its formation in 1915 using this method. This manual details how to use the "Plane Table" for Surveying purposes.Hard Cloth covered Covers front and back, paper pages. title page has rubber stamp impressions (see below). Contents page, symbols page, pages 1-47 and index page.Adhesive label on front "46.10 and 12411", "1504" in purple also on front cover, Numbers inside front cover - "Acc. No. 000076" and crossed out. "scm - B0 - 86-72" written underneath. stamps- Australian Intelligence Corps, Headquarters library No 150 (difficult to read) on first page and stamped "CANCELLED" , Stamp School of Military Survey Library Call No 526 - 9825 LOV. Another stamp on title page - Department of Defence Library 46.10 and 12411. Second stamp 2/D. M.O.S. 2012 with CANCELLED. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, fortuna -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryTool - Blade, Laryngoscope, Macintosh, Circa 1943
... Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. ...Longworth Instrument Company...Tool Blade, Laryngoscope, Macintosh Longworth Instrument Company ..."First described by professor R. R. Macintosh in the Lancet of February 13th, 1943, this design is now the acknowledged leader throughout the world." (PENLON, 1969) Reference: PENLON. 1969. Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. January 1969. Macintosh semi curved blade designed in a baby size, with an unfitted light bulb attached. Minor scratches and some slight hit marks over the piece surface caused by its previous use. It has the manufacturer name and the place where it was made along with the owner’s name engraved at the back of the blade. Engraved at the back of the blade near light bulb the owner details: R.C.H. / O.P.T. Stamped at the back blade base into metal the manufacturer's name and place: Longworth / MADE IN ENGLAND Stamped on light bulb base serrated surface, HEINE XHL / #059 2,5v paediatric blades, royal children's hospital, macintosh, light bulb, longworth, blade, laryngoscope -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryTool - Blade, Laryngoscope, Macintosh, Circa 1943
... Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. ...Longworth Instrument Company...Tool Blade, Laryngoscope, Macintosh Longworth Instrument Company ..."First described by professor R. R. Macintosh in the Lancet of February 13th, 1943, this design is now the acknowledged leader throughout the world." (PENLON, 1969) Reference: PENLON. 1969. Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. January 1969. Macintosh semi curved blade designed in a child size, with a light bulb attached. Minor scratches and some slight hit marks over the piece surface caused by its previous use. It has stamped the manufacturer name and the place where it was made at the back of the blade.Stamped on the back blade base, Longworth / MADE IN ENGLANDmacintosh, blade, longworth, paediatrics, light bulb -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryTool - Blade, Laryngoscope, Macintosh, circa 1943
... Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. ...Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. ..."First described by professor R. R. Macintosh in the Lancet of February 13th, 1943, this design is now the acknowledged leader throughout the world." (PENLON, 1969) Reference: PENLON. 1969. Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. January 1969.Macintosh semi curved blade designed in a child size, with a light bulb attached to the blade and a hinge attached to the back side of the base. Several scratches and deep hit marks over its surface caused by its previous use. This piece also has visible old dust spots and stains. Its contact stud is in a well condition and does not has any inscriptions. macintosh, blade, paediatrics, light bulb -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryTool - Laryngoscope, Macintosh, Circa 1943
... Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. ...Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. ..."First described by Professor R. R. Macintosh in the Lancet of February 13th, 1943, this design is now the acknowledged leader throughout the world." (PENLON, 1969) Reference: PENLON. 1969. Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. January 1969.Right hand stainless steel size 3 Macintosh interchangeable laryngoscope blade with light bulb, attached to a standard sized handle with serrated grip and no batteries inside deposit. Minor scratches and hit marks are over its surface. A blue sticky tape is attached to the back side of the blade where the size and type is, also can be found the mark left by a previous sticky tape around the top neck of the handle. The blade was made by Penlon in England.Engraved in cursive writing above the light bulb, Royal Childrens Hospital Engraved in capital writing above the light bulb next to previous text, D.A. Stamped at the back side of the blade, MACINTOSH / 3 Stamped at the blade base lateral side, REGD. TRADE MARK / PENLON / MADE IN ENGLAND Stamped at the blade back side, STAINLESSlaryngoscope, macintosh laryngoscope, macintosh blade, light bulb -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Poster - The Eye
... Printed at the lower left - EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS LTD c 1967 AB7 PRINTED IN ENGLAND Printed in the lower middle - AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY (obscured). . ...Printed at the lower left - EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS LTD c 1967 AB7 PRINTED IN ENGLAND Printed in the lower middle - AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY (obscured). . Poster The Eye ...Educational teaching chart used at the Northern District School of Nursing, Rowan Street, Bendigo. The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. Coloured educational chart of The Eye. Off white paper with canvas backing, wooden header and footer. Printed at the top of the poster - THE EYE The poster has one large, numbered diagram and three smaller numbered diagrams of an eye, labeled - A VERTICAL SECTION OF EYE - B MUSCELS OF THE EYEBALL - C VISION DEFECTS AND CORRECTION - D HORIZONTAL SECTION OF EYEBALL. There are numbered descriptions for each diagram. Printed at the lower left - EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS LTD c 1967 AB7 PRINTED IN ENGLAND Printed in the lower middle - AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY (obscured). . northern district school of nursing, lister house, nurse training, educational chart, the eye, american optical company, educational productions limited -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Glass infant feeding bottle, Maws, Maws
... Maws were a well known British medical instrument and supply manufacturer. Originating as J and S Maw in 1828, the company changed names a number of times and was renamed Maws Pharmacy Supplies Limited in 1940. ...Maws were a well known British medical instrument and supply manufacturer. Originating as J and S Maw in 1828, the company changed names a number of times and was renamed Maws Pharmacy Supplies Limited in 1940. ...Maws were a well known British medical instrument and supply manufacturer. Originating as J and S Maw in 1828, the company changed names a number of times and was renamed Maws Pharmacy Supplies Limited in 1940. It continued trading as such until the company was sold to an American company (ITT) in 1973. Clear glass feeding bottle with four rounded edges, tapering to s short neck. Calibrations for ounces and mls imprinted on opposite sides of the bottle. Bottle in inscribed "MAWS" and "HEAT RESISTING". On base, "MADE IN BELGIUM".infant feeding, infant care -
Robin Boyd FoundationFunctional object - Anamorphic disc
... One of these exhibits used an anamorphic optical illusion, using compressed images which had normal proportions when viewed through a lens of the half-cylindrical display cases. ...One of these exhibits used an anamorphic optical illusion, using compressed images which had normal proportions when viewed through a lens of the half-cylindrical display cases. ...Boyd designed the exhibition for the opening of the Australian Chancery in Washington DC held in June 1969. He designed six cylindrical clear acrylic display cases. One of these exhibits used an anamorphic optical illusion, using compressed images which had normal proportions when viewed through a lens of the half-cylindrical display cases. The bookends (item F157) were designed as a small scale model for the Chancery exhibition. Placing this disc underneath the adjacent two half-cylindrical bookends demonstrates how the bookends behave as a lens. This model was created for the House of Ideas exhibition, made by a University of Melbourne, Melbourne School of Design Masters student.Anamorphic image on circular discaustralian chancery, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_3 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageClock, 1940's
... These were Smiths Motor Accessories Ltd., Smiths Aircraft Instruments Ltd., Smiths Industrial Instruments Ltd., and Smiths English clocks Ltd. ...These were Smiths Motor Accessories Ltd., Smiths Aircraft Instruments Ltd., Smiths Industrial Instruments Ltd., and Smiths English clocks Ltd. ...Smiths began with a craftsman named Samuel Smith who in 1851 opened a shop in Newington Causeway, London, where he made and sold watches, clocks and precision instruments. Samuel had a son, Samuel Jnr who was apprenticed in his fathers business. Samuel Jnr eventually opened his own business at 85 Strand and later opened other premises at 9 Strand, Trafalgar Square and 68 Piccadilly. In 1899 he turned his business into a private limited company, S. Smith & Son Ltd. Samuel Jnr son, Sir Allan Gordon-Smith, joined him as Manager at 9 Strand in 1903 and laid the foundation of the vast Smiths organisation of the future, leading the company towards the supply of accessories for the then developing motor industry making car clocks and the first speedometers patented in 1904. In July 1914 a new company was formed under the name S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd., to take over the motor accessory business of S. Smith and Son Ltd. and this became the main company of the group which eventually grew to become Smiths Industries Ltd. The original company S Smith and Sons Ltd., continued as jewelers and clock and watchmakers until 1930 when the company was taken over by Bravingtons retail jeweller chain. In 1931 Smiths decided to enter the domestic clock market and formed a new company, Smiths English Clocks Ltd., as the Clock and Watch division of S Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd. This is the start of "Smiths Clocks" because this is when they began to manufacture domestic clocks in quantity. Moreover, they set out to produce these clocks at a price that the average householder could afford. S Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) was at this time was the main company in the Smiths group of companies and their business developed both in the motor vehicle field and outside it. Smiths began to make automatic pilots for aircraft and, through the acquisition of a majority interest in Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd., entered the field of marine instruments. During the war from 1939 to 1945, Smiths' production expanded. There was a demand for motor, aircraft and marine instruments for the Services and the production of industrial instruments and it is at this time that our item was made. In 1944 many changes were made to the Smiths' organisation. The name of the principal company was changed from S Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) to S. Smith & Sons (England) Ltd. and four new subsidiary selling companies were set up. These were Smiths Motor Accessories Ltd., Smiths Aircraft Instruments Ltd., Smiths Industrial Instruments Ltd., and Smiths English clocks Ltd. The manufacture of clocks and watches ceased in 1979 and 1983 saw Smiths withdraw from producing items for the motor industry.An item that is now regarded as a vintage, sought by horology collectors worldwide and is in excellent condition. The item is unique in that it was made specifically for ships by the Smith company a well known British clock manufacture. Its provenance is well established and it was made during the world war II era specifically for merchant and naval vessels of the time. Naval brass ships bulkhead clock. The clock face is of white enamel with black Roman numerals, an outer minutes ring and black steel hands. There is a subsidiary seconds dial with sweeping hand just above the centre and a fast/slow adjustment lever above that. There is no manufactures name on the dial. There are a beveled glass and brass hinged lid to the front of the clock. The clock is housed in a heavy brass case with screw holes around the circumference for mounting. There are no markings on the clock or mechanism flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, s smith and sons, clock, maritime clocks, clock makers, bulkhead clock -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Navigational Computer
... Rectangular calculating instrument with (1) 'hinged lid' fitted with circular rotating dial for setting/reading altitude, speed, distance and temperature, (2) notebook inside lid, (3) circular dial with perspex cover, beneath which is (4) graph chart, moveable up-and-down by means of rotating knob on side of device. ...Rectangular calculating instrument with (1) 'hinged lid' fitted with circular rotating dial for setting/reading altitude, speed, distance and temperature, (2) notebook inside lid, (3) circular dial with perspex cover, beneath which is (4) graph chart, moveable up-and-down by means of rotating knob on side of device. ...Rectangular calculating instrument with (1) 'hinged lid' fitted with circular rotating dial for setting/reading altitude, speed, distance and temperature, (2) notebook inside lid, (3) circular dial with perspex cover, beneath which is (4) graph chart, moveable up-and-down by means of rotating knob on side of device. Curved brackets and elasticized straps on back for strapping onto pilot's leg.R.A.A.F. Ident. No. G6B/145 Serial No. WG/2233 COMPUTER NAVIGATIONAL Mk. III D. (Other inscriptions including instructions for use and scales for various measurements) "AB" hand written on strap (owner's initials?) -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryPhotograph
... A second person's hand is holding a mouth gag dental instrument in the patient's mouth. The background of the photo has been covered with black ink so that only the patient, anaesthetist and hand of the third person are visible....A second person's hand is holding a mouth gag dental instrument in the patient's mouth. The background of the photo has been covered with black ink so that only the patient, anaesthetist and hand of the third person are visible. ...Black and white photograph of a demonstration of a dental procedure on a patient who is receving anaesthesia. An anaesthetist standing on the right is supporting the patient's mandible and administering anaesthesia to the patient through an inhaler. A second person's hand is holding a mouth gag dental instrument in the patient's mouth. The background of the photo has been covered with black ink so that only the patient, anaesthetist and hand of the third person are visible.•Printed text in black ink on paper label glued under photo: Supporting the Mandible : the Anaesthetist's Stance. •Handwritten with blue ink on reverse: Photo. 7. / (Frame 22).dental procedure, anaesthesia, anaesthetist, patient
