The Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine was purchased by the Ballarat School of Mines as the result of a bequest from Thomas Bath.The Davey Paxman Experimental Steam Engine was purchased as the result of a bequest from Thomas Bath. The 'substantial sum' was used to build an Engineering Laboratory. The Ballarat School of Mines Council minutes of 08 November 1901 record: - Plans for [the] proposed building were submitted ... and ... it was resolved that a temporary building for an Engineering Laboratory be put up.' This laboratory, as an existing building, is first mentioned in the Ballarat School of Mines President's Annual Report of 1901, presented on 28 February 1902, reporting 'the erection of a building 67ft long by 33 ft wide' This report also lists all the equipment that would be accommodated in the Engineering Laboratory, including the experimental steam engine and boiler. The experimental Davey-Paxman steam engine arrived in Ballarat towards the end of 1902. The Engineering Laboratory was opened on 14 August 1903 by His Excellency Sir Sydenham Clarke. This engineering laboratory remained in use till about 1945. By 1944 preparations were under way at the Ballarat School of Mines to expand existing facilities, to be ready for the influx of returned soldiers. A new Heat Engines laboratory was built, this time of brick construction, replacing the previous corrugated-iron shed. In the early stages the steam engine was used to drive an overhead transmission shaft for machinery in the adjacent workshop. Later the steam engine was moved to a space that became the Heat Thermodynamics Laboratory. At the end of 1969 the engine was relocated to the Thermodynamics Laboratory at the then Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (BIAE) Mt Helen Campus. It was donated to Sovereign Hill in 2006. According to the research of Rohan Lamb in 2001 around five experimental steam engines were made by Davey Paxman, and three of these had similar configuration to the Ballarat School of Mines Steam Engine, however, each of these was also unique with different valve arrangements. The list, which was on a scrap of paper in a folio held in the Essex Archives, confirmed that one was sent to India. The Ballarat steam engine can be dated to late 1901 to early 1902. Zig Plavina was responsible for moving the steam engine to Mount Helen, and worked on it as a technician for many years. He observed the following: * The condenser is driven by the low pressure engine. * The following arrangements are possible: i) the high pressure engine alone, exhausting to atmosphere. Condenser not used, crankshaft flanges not coupled. ii) crankshafts coupled, mains pressure (120 psi) steam supplied to high pressure engine, partially expanded steam delivered to low pressure engine (Tandem operation). Choice available re exhaust steam: either to the condenser or to atmosphere. iii) crankshafts not coupled, reduced pressure steam supplied to low pressure engine. Exhaust steam - either to the condenser or to atmosphere. * Valve arrangement - a choice of Pickering cut-off or throttle governor. On low pressure engine - throttle governor only.davey paxman experimental steam engine, model steam engine, steam, thermodynamics laboratory, thomas bath, bequest

Owned by James and Ada Brimblecombe, Heywood. Later owned by Merle Lewis.Shell shaped china butter dish with gold edging. On base of bowl is a colour transfer of a scene of a bay with 3 jetties, a bath house and a road in the foreground.Front: The Harbour, Portland, Vic: (Black, lower centre) Back: Guaranteed/English bone china/made in England Royal/ Stafford (stamped logo, brown)

Taylor collection - Hand written prescription on buff coloured paper and envelope from H.Trumble Chemist Eaglehawk & 6 Bath Buildings Sandhurst for Miss Taylor.medicine, pharmacy, prescription

Norm Harris Collection Plan of 'Fortuna 'Army Survey Regiment showing original buildings , original lakes and existing details together with Roman bath and a tunnel.plan, bendigo

CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984. Work used as cover for A Community View Catalogue.Laminated screenprint of Portland Bay focusing on Portland Baths. The image depicts the beach, several piers and the Bath House. The image is predominately red, orange, blue and grey.Front: 3/12 (lower left) Umbrellas at the Beach (lower centre left) Angela Gee '84 (lower left) (pencil) Back: 13

Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2002. Now screening: the Plaza Theatre on the corner of Mitchell Street and Bath Lane. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Ballarat School of Mines student activity, including bath push and procession. If you can assist in identifying people in these photgraphs please use the email link below right.ballarat school of mines, student acticity, bed push, procession, greg hunter, ken wach, performing arts

black and white photo: image shows Mitchell Street, looking south. Lindsays store on corner of Bath Lane, Plaza Theatre on other corner. C 1970's ?place, streetscape, mitchell street, bendigo, bendigo, mitchell street, plaza theatre, lindsays, bath lane

The print is of a 'mosquito' aircraft and has been signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. Group Captain RAF. Group Captain Cheshire became a most decorated pilot during WW2 and was created Baron of Cheshire in 1991 in recognition of his charitable work.This print 'Mosquito' has been personally signed by Leonard Cheshire.A print of the aircraft Mosquito, the aircraft is portrayed in flight on a sky background. The print is in a silver metal frame with a white backing.Each print is individually signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. The original painting is by Robert Taylor. The print is published by The Military Gallery, Bath. leonard cheshire, vc., group capt raf, ww2, baron of cheshire

Membership Register for the Ophir Lodge May 1859 to December 2010This object is significant because it records all members of this lodge from its consecration to its closure, listing freemasons in Ararat Victoria.Bound BookRegister /Ophir Lodge Ararat No 423/. Supplied by Evans Bros Bookbinders Next to Bath"s Hotel Lydiard Street Ballaaratararat, ophir lodge, lodge of ophir, membership register, members, freemasons, freemasons victoria

From Mr. Clive HanlySet of Cashmere Bouquet toiletries - containing Face powder in round floral decorated container, Beauty soap - bath size (wrapped in paper), and two Talcum powders (in floral tins).toiletries, body soap, talcum powder, face powders

Lamb's Ballarat Knitting Co. was situated at 23 Bath Lane, Ballarat.1) A foolscap book showing stock and despatches - records of capes, caps, dresses and scarves. .2) Invoice for Lamb's Ballarat Knitting Co. Pty Lmdlamb, lamb's ballarat knitting co, robert lamb, rash

Printed coloured postcard. Image is of High Tor Matlock Bath and has a textured surface. It depicts a rocky tor by moonlight over a river. A cottage is on the right hand bank. The words High Tor Matlock Bath are printed in red in the top right hand corner. The reverse is addressed to Miss Dean "Esmond" Golden Square and has a one penny stamp affixed . The words Valentines Moonlight Series appear on the left hand edge.Valentines Moonlight Seriespostcard

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, mcdonald's, motor garage, bath

Colour photo of Corner Bath Lane & Mitchell Street, Bendigo - April 2001 - source Gordon & Wendy Willa, Deakin St Lockington / showing Just Jeans store and Bendigo Bank.Wendy Willaphotograph, streetscape, bendigo, just jeans store and bendigo bank

PHOTOGRAPH TAKE AT HIS HOME "QUAMBY" CORNER OF SERVICE AND BATH STREETS, CLUNESBLACK & WHITE PHOTOCOPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF EDWIN RYAN IN HIS POLICE INSPECTOR'S UNIFORM local history, photography, photograph, ryan family

Craig's Royal Hotel was the first licensed hotel in Ballarat and was established by Thomas Bath.Colour photograph of the architectural detail of Craig's Royal Hotel. street lamp, architecture, craig's royal hotel, hotels

Before hot and cold water was easily available children were bathed in small tubs. An oval metal wash tub. The base has a four centmetres metal band around it that extends two and a half centimetres below the bottom of the tub. The bottom of the tub is an oval 50 centimetres long and 40 centimeters wide. The wall is 29 centimetres high with rolled rim half a centimetre wide on the top, it's made in two pieces that are folded together at each end. The top of the tub is an oval 62 centimetres long and 49 centimetres wide. There are identical metal handles at the top of the tub at each end, they are made of a one centimetre diameter metal rode, they have a nine centimetres long grip, a four centimetre piece at right angles on each end and a two centimetre long piece at the opposite right angle on the end which is inserted into a two centimetre loop that's attached to the tub. wash tub, personal hygiene

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Bendigo hostelry: the Bath Hotel (left), Hansen's Saddlery (centre) and the Southern Cross Hotel, situated at Charing Cross, circa late 1800s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A black and white photograph of Cpl Normie Rowe's last night in Vietnam prior to completing his year on active service. He was put through the 'Last Nighters' strip ritual and bathed in beer.photograph, normie rowe, gibbons collection catalogue, cpl normie rowe, entertainment

this baby bath came out with the refugee family post second world war from Germany one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present daysmade of galvanised iron, 2 handles either sidebaby bath, refugee

Taken in 1910, the photograph depicts a group of young, unidentified women attending a picnic in Bright; a town located in Victoria's high country.The photograph provides insight into the types of leisure activities enjoyed by residents living in Beechworth and surrounding towns. Its historical significance is strengthened by its production in 1910. Consequently, the record can be used as a resource to study the state of the natural environment in Bright at this time.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on board.Obverse: "Ladies Bath" Falls / F. Foxcroft photo / Bright. / Reverse: 1997.2636 / Vera + Dorrie / Picnic at Bright area / 1910 / x / x /entertainment album, picnic, beechworth, bright, victoria, high country, 1900s, leisure

The TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO military pip relates to The Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Originally founded as a military order of chivalry, the star (or pip) is worn as army officers' rank insignia. The insignia is that of the Order of the Bath. The Order's motto is Tria juncta in uno (Latin for "Three joined in one"). This is a reference to either the union of England, Scotland and Ireland, or to the Holy Trinity.Green military coat with buttons, collar and two outer pockets. Front buttons have British royal insigna. Buttons on shoulders have TRIA JUNCTA INUNO, left shoulder has 3 and right shoulder has 2 (one is missing).Label: EVERCRAFT CLOTHING PTY. LTD. / N.S.W. / CLASS 8405 / ARMY No. 3800951 / NAME LLOYD L. P.british military, australian military, wool, coat, order of bath, tria juncta in uno, pip, star, army, officer, rank, insigna, uniform