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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Certificate - Jump Rope for Heart
Jump rope for heart is a fundraiser for the National Heart Foundation. School groups and in this case the 1st Tawonga Brownie Unit participated in skipping for a given time to raise money to advance the fight against cardiovascular disease. Parents and friends sponsored the participants.Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley where many girls belonged to the 'Brownies'.Glossy gold cardboard with black print and some red print. Certificate of Appreciation presented to 1st Tawonga Brownie Unit.jump rope for heart, 1st tawonga brownie unit, cardiovascular disease -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Tool - Speculum, Speculum
A speculum is a duck-bill-shaped device that doctors use to see inside a hollow part of your body and diagnose or treat disease. One common use of the speculum is for vaginal exams. Gynaecologists use it to open the walls of the vagina and examine the vagina and cervix.Speculum, made of stainless steel.Nilmedical, medical instrument -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medical aid, J.E. Garratt, London, Massage tool, Early 20th century
This medical aid was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was used as a massaging and vibratory tool and was recommended for the relief of all sorts of complaints, including colds, digestive complaints, rheumatism, headaches, female hysteria, tumours, lung diseases and even ‘double’ chins.This massager is of considerable interest as a medical aid that was popularly used to treat many kinds of ailments in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is indicative of the popularity at that time of vibratory or massaging objects that were used to aid in the relief of many ailments for which there were few other remedies at the time.This is a medical instrument with a metal shaft in three sections and a circular piece of metal at the end. The metal piece has a turning handle at one end and a cross metal piece at the other end. This cross piece has a metal cup with a covering piece of stiff rubber at one end and a circular piece of rubber at the other end. At one end of the metal shaft is a wooden handle. Some of the metal is rusted and the rubber ball has been split.‘Vee Dee Patent No….’ ‘1…2…3…’ ‘J. E. Garratt, London 124 Southwark Street S.E.’ antiquarian medical aids, history of warrnambool -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of William Chandler, William Chandler, 1914 and 1915
Letters written to Bert and Bessie Nelson, and to Bessie Bishop. Chandler embarked from Sydney on board the Euripides on 20th October 1914, and died of disease on 26 November 1915. In one letter, mention is made of landing on the Turkish coast on the "murderous morning" of the 25th April. Eight WW1 letters of William Chandler (821 - 4th Battalion, E Company). ww1, gallipoli, letters, william chandler, bessie bishop, bert nelson, bessie nelson, 4 battalion -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Richard Morcom, Exercise Book Chemistry Essaying Schoolwork, 1895-1899
These books belonged to Goldsworthy R.M. Stawell when a student of School of mines. 1 book contains information Re Chemistry, Assaying etc. Other book contains working hours - Not at Stawell - Notes taken from food in health and Disease by Burney J 1890Exercise book - contains school work.Richard Morcom Goldsworthy School of Mines Skene Street Stawellstawell education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Various including photos, newspaper items, Hethersett Private Repatriation Hospital, Burwood, 1866 - 1943
Between 1915 - 1917 Dr Ramsay Mailer and members of his family ran the 30 bed Hethersett Voluntary Military Hospital in Burwood for5 returned shell shocked and fatigued soldiers at his own expense. This property became part of the Presbyterian Ladies College in1939.A4 Print outs from blogspot, Trove (SLV), and newspaper obituariesnon-fictionBetween 1915 - 1917 Dr Ramsay Mailer and members of his family ran the 30 bed Hethersett Voluntary Military Hospital in Burwood for5 returned shell shocked and fatigued soldiers at his own expense. This property became part of the Presbyterian Ladies College in1939. mailer ramsay dr, world war 1914-1918, housing reform 1920s, camp mailer, hospitals, repatriation care -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Richard Morcom, Exercise Book, Wages, Loads of Materials for Crushing Plants Firewood etc, 1895-1899
These books belonged to Goldsworthy R.W. Stawell when a Student at School of Mines - 1 Book contains information re chemistry assaying ect. Other book contains working hours - Not at Stawell- Notes taken from Food in Health and Disease by Burney J. 1890641-1 Conatins Miscellaneous material. Re Wages - Loads of material for crushing Plants, firewood, etcRichard Morcom Goldsworthy School of Mines Skene Street Stawellstawell education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Albert Ernest Boase enlisted in C Coy 22nd Batt AIF on 15.5.15 as Quarter Master Sergeant age 25 years. He embarked for Suez. He was hospitalised on 12.7.15 and diagnosed with Valvular Disease of the heart. He was discharged from the AIF on 21.10.15 medically unfit. Medal set, court mounted. Set of (3) re A.E Boase. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. Replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal. Replica not engraved..1 "559 Pte A.E. Boase 22/BN A.I.F"metalcraft, medals, military -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Branding Iron
This was the Robinsons family brand, registered by Alan + Keith Robinson. Heated in fire, it was used to burn an impression into a pine beebox. It has always been a legal requirement that bees be identified to a particular owner. This allows the owners to be contacted in event of complaints or disease outbreak, among other things. Metal branding iron with head. Label reads R52branding, iron, beechworth honey -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection unidentified medical object c.1800s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A long slender instrument turned from ebony (wood). A twist top cap at one end can be removed to reveal steel spikes in the body of the instrument. A thin handle at the opposite end of the instrument can be pushed inward to move the steel spikes out of the body of the instrument. There is cotton stored in the instruments cap.Nonemedical history, medical, medicine, disease, healthcare, health, medical instrument, medical equipment, haeusler collection, nineteenth century medicine, 19th century -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Alfred Gray No 3766 enlisted in 12th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 44 years 4 months, embarked for Eygpt on 23.11.15, embarked for France 29.3.16. He Died of Disease (DOD) on 16.8.16, Dilation of the Heart and Anaesthenia. Refer 1658 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re Alfred Gray. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-1919. 3. Victory Medal."3766 Pte A.Gray 6 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Mucopolysaccharide Society, Apr. 1998
Yields information about the type of ticket provided to visitors, in this case the Mucopolysaccharide Society and that nature of its use.Set of two preprinted tickets for use on the BTM tramway, 19 April 1998 by the Mucopolysaccharide Society. .1 - printed on yellow paper. .2 - ditto printed on green Mucopolysaccharide diseases (MPS) are rare inherited disorders of the metabolism. They are caused by a problem with the enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates. When carbohydrates build up in body tissues, this causes damage to the heart, bones, lungs, cornea, skin, connective tissue and the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/mucopolysaccharide_diseases_d.html - accessed 3/11/2012.trams, tramways, visitors, btm, tickets, special trams -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Registration of Death form, 1872
A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Death form Name of deceased: Signor Piori Rank or Occupation: Miner Age: section missing Cause of Death: Deceased of Hart (as spelled), noted elsewhere on form 'Inquest 18th Sept' and 'Of valvular disease of the heart'. Duration of illness: Sudden death Date of Death: 17th September 1872 Place of Death: Jones Creek Place of burial: Jones Creek Father's name: not known Mother's name: not known Spouse: not known Deceased place of birth: Switzerland Lived in the Colony: 18 years -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Leather Purse and Coins, About 1907
Leather purse with hand written note to "Mrs. Steele" from "Mrs Wright". Also old coins and tokens insitu. Brass clips. Coins; UK 1943 threepence, 2 X UK 1907 halfpenny (one with hole in it), French 1952 twenty franc, USA one cent, UK 1906 one shilling. Card -presented to Miss Steele by her old shop mates. "Bush" March 27, 1907. Newspaper cutting - in back pocket, T.W. Bull, disease reader and herbalist - advertisement. Card: Presented to Miss Steele, by her old shop-mates on the occasion of her leaving for the "BUSH". March 27, 1907. Card: Dear Miss Steele, Please accept this small gift with best wishes for your happiness in your new home. With love N. Wrightleather purse, coins -
Vision Australia
Model - Object, Kerri Wilson Ocular Prosthetics, Prosthetic eye
This hand painted prosthetic eye would have been used for people who have had to have an eye removed due to damage or disease. The prosthesis fits over an orbital implant and under the eyelids. Often referred to as a glass eye, the ocular prosthesis roughly takes the shape of a convex shell. 1 prosthetic white glass eye with blue iriskerri wilson optical prosthetics, prosthetic eye -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Syringe, 1853
Charles Gabriel Pravaz (1791-1853) was a French orthopedic surgeon and inventor of the hypodermic syringe. In 1844, Irish physician Francis Rynd (1811-1861) invented the hollow needle. In 1853, French physician Charles Pravaz developed the first practical metal syringe. Pravaz added a fine, hollow needle to the end of his syringe instead of the tube. This was an important innovation. Yet in the pre-antiseptic era it was a mixed blessing. The use of injections rather than oral drug administration can more readily promote the spread of disease as well as facilitating its cure. An understanding of the germ theory of disease - and the cardinal importance of using sterile needles - awaited the discoveries of Lister, Pasteur and Koch. But intravenous injection allows extremely rapid pain-relief - and the induction of general anaesthesia when suitable agents were developed.Small ornate metal syringe with raised ridge at either end and in the middle. Tapers to a point at the distal end with pencil like extrusion. Finger ring at the proximal end.pravaz, intravenous, hyperdermic, subcutaneous, syringe, needle -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Primitive Women - Miniature Dolls, Nursing Through the Ages
Primitive Woman - First nurse was the mother - probably a "matriarchal" head of the family. Men were the hunters and absent for long periods. Women grew seeds for food and likely first medicines. Infectious diseases depleted numbers and the sick were regarded as occurring through witchcraft. This resulted in the medicine man or witch doctor.Miniature Doll dressed in brown cloth sack dress carrying child on her back. Doll is 30cm tallName tag - Primitive Womennursing history, northern district school of nursing, first nurses -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Jonathon Paul Fitovers, Fitover glasses, 199
The Fitover sunglasses are designed to be worn directly over your prescription glasses. This wrap-around style blocks light from above and both sides which can benefit, alleviate and prevent many symptoms of common eye diseases by providing 100% UVA/UBA protection from harmful UV rays. 1 pair of black fitover glassesassistive devices, equipment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Nightingale Supply Company Limited, Sydney, Successful Dairy Farming in Australia, c.1930
Information on dairy farming in AustraliaThis is a book of 71 pages. The cover is grey with a colour photograph of a cow's head, black printing and dark blue binding. The pages contain black and white photographs, sketches and tables, printed text and a colour fold out of a cow showing internal organs etc. The cover is partly detached from the pages.non-fictionInformation on dairy farming in Australiadairy farming in australia, dairy cows, warrnambool, western victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: THE BENDIGO UNDERGROUND MINER MONUMENT
Colour photo of the upper plaque on the Bendigo Underground Miner Monument. The plaque is dark grey with gold edge and printing. It is mounted on a marble base. The plaque reads: The Bendigo Underground Miner To acknowledge the contribution of the many hundreds of miners who lost their lives in the industry through accident and industrial disease. No dividends had they to prize, With sweat and pain they gave their lives. Many were Cornish men and their descendent. There is a shield her with fifteen holes in the shape of a triangle. The Cornish Association of Bendigo & District 2003 George A Ellis President. Robert Lloyd Treasurer. George Ellis Secretary.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the bendigo underground miner monument, the cornish association of bendigo & district, george a ellis, robert lloyd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HEALTH ON THE BENDIGO DIGGINGS: 1852 TO 1858
''Health on the Bendigo Diggings - The Early Years 1852 - 1858'' (Patricia Worsley- Bendigo Technical College , Mature Age Students, 1982, 8-paged Australian History paper). Broad scope with references to : Diseases (typhoid, dysentery, 'dandy blight') sanitation and water supply; violence, Publican's licence; suicide; medical 'qualifications'; compulsory registration of legally qualified medical practitioners; inquests, Dr Richard Tracy; Bendigo Waterworks Company; Bendigo Hospital; 'Hospital Hill' ; Bendigo Goldfields Hospital; Benevolent Asylum; Sir John O'Shanassy. Bibliography.Patricia Worsleybendigo, mining, miners health, typhoid, dysentery, dandy blight sanitation, bendigo water supply, hospital hill, benevolent, sir john o'shanassy, dr richard tracy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Digger One, 18/03/2014
Digger One is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.3 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. November 1978. Edition No. 10/78, 11/1978
This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association's October 1978 meeting, Brian and Helen Davey explore the theme: a sense of community, Rememberings of Greensborough [Harry Nash reminisces about A little band of people], We remember when,,,, Some visitors impressions of Greensborough, Articles and letters, School news, Huntington's disease, The Gargantuan Greensborough gaffe?Newsletter, 20 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Digger Three by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
Digger Three. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The grandfather that never was by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The grandfather that never was. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Puppy the mascot by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
Puppy the mascot. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Rogue wave by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
Rogue wave. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.3 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Fallen by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Fallen. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.A Colour digital photograph.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Mates by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Mates. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.3 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Pilot by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Pilot. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough