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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Switches, 1900s
Fittings out of the Mitcham Station Master's house, the last block of land on the east side of Station Street, now a car park. Railway Department house number 1273 brass and ceramic light switches. 2 brass picture hooks. 1 brass and lead counterweight for lamp. 2 gas jets on wooden base. 1 door bell pull. 2 brass curtain holders. All on wooden base.metalcraft, brassware -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Boxed Gold Scissors, "Circa 1937"
Presented to Mrs. H.J.Wheeler with the compliments of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department, Ballarat Branch, on the occasion of the "Switching On" of the Electricity Supply to Learmonth,19th March,1938.A pair of scissors that were used to "switch on" the electricity supply to Learmonth on the 19th March 1938. Gold Scissors in black box, with blue and white lining.Johns and Johnsonlearmonth, boxed gold scissors, electricity -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clippings, [unknown]
Drawing/caricature of a hospital ward with a nurse on her toes and arm in the air like a ballet dancer carrying a tray with the caption: '"She switched after two years of ballet."'Newspaper clipping of drawing drawing depicting a nurse dancing on the tips of her toes watched by a patient in bed and two other nurses.humour, nurses -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Camera Tele Ektra, Circa 1970s to 1980s
From the 1970's onward the relative isolation of regional areas was improving in "leaps and bounds". Social amenities, and life styles were changing at a great rate. Items such as this camera (recreational/life style/non professional) capture of the altering socio economic balance of rural based activities provided the catalyst for greater appreciation by city dwellers to the benefits of rural life. The greater levels of communicative avenues, especially the visual (photography, pictures, television and the internet), from the beginning of this period and throughout the time frame (1970 to the 2000s) has cut the major restraints of what was rural "isolationism".The significance of this type of camera, being a small two lens (normal, telescopic) and portable piece of equipment, allowed non professional tourists, locals or visitors to visually display the uniqueness of the Kiewa Valley and Alpine regions. This method of promotional and intimate visual reproduction of not only physical but also through personal involvement, of the photographer to the audience, a greater psychological impact, by the nature of intimacy involved. This type of photography is one of the most effective stimuli to promote the unique qualities of the Kiewa Valley region.This Item is dual lens (22mm,44mm) camera comprising of an elongated oblong shape, black hard plastic shell. It has a slightly rough surface(for a better fingers grip), two latches are located at the back, one to release the camera from its hinged protective cover and one to move to the next picture frame (film is within a cartridge).On swing cover "Kodak Tele 1 " on back in small print "MADE IN USA" On camera body "KODAK TELE EKTRA 1" underneath "CAMERA" and on slide switch(front) to change lenses:"Tele" and "Norm" kodak two lens camera, photographic hobby usa made camera -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Tool - Laryngoscope, Flagg, circa 1915
Designed by Dr Paluel Flagg around 1915 and later used for 25 years. This laryngoscope blade was designed to meet certain expectations about laryngeal richness and to avoid major tracheal injuries in patients. (Ball, 2014) Article reference: C. M. Ball & R. N. Westhorpe. 2014. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care. Nov 2014, Vol. 42 Issue 6, p687-688. 2p.Complete laryngoscope used by Dr Lennard Travers. Medium sized Flagg straight blade with a slight curve at the distal end and a 'U' shape canal. The handle has a serrated grip for easy use and it is also a container for two batteries, it has a switch on its base. The full piece has visible and deep scratches over the top of blade around the stamped blade type inscription. The base of the blade has a worn surface with a slight discolouration due its use. No presence of led light bulb on blade. Minor scratches on handle base battery deposit with an ON - OFF switch black button. Stamped on blade, FLAGG LARYNGOSCOPE Stamped on top handle blade base, AUBURN, [W/A seal], N.Y.U.S.A. Stamped on the handle base power source button, ON [red colour], OFF [blue colour]flagg, laryngoscope, flagg blade, button, battery handle, straight blade -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - LAMP
Khaki painted metal casing with space for battery. Carry handle on top with on & off switch also on top. Front has globe & reflector with glass front and blackout cover which can be lowered over light. A belt clip is attached to back of lamp.Stamped on belt clip D↑ most wording unreadable ----No-------Thorne - 44lamp, army equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - LAMPS, 1944
.1) & .2) green painted metal lamps with carry handle at top, on/off switch on top with reflector and globe at front with black out cover that lowers over globe area, battery space inside, belt clip fitted on rear off housing..1) & .2) On belt clip, “D (arrow up) Lamps electric No 1 kemp Thorne Aust 1944”lamps, electric -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Lamp - Navigation light, acetylene type, c. 1980
Used as channel lights, Corio Bay channel. Bob Hodgson purchased light from Geelong Harbour Trust c. 1980, purchasing four for $20.00.Navigation light, acetylene type. Automatic swtich using light intensity detector. Bronze body, painted red, glass lens cover, dioptric lens with red chimney. Brass hinged chimney. Toggle latch. Light-senstiive switch mounted on side.Front: LIDINGO A.G.A. SWEDEN Back: (no inscriptions) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - MACHINERY ROOM WITH POWER SWITCH PANEL
Sepia colour photograph, with buff border, mounted on green cardboard, of machinery room and power switch panel. Reverse: Stamped in blue W. H. Robinson Photographer Mundy Street Bendigo. Written in black biro 5'' x J'' 86% Page6y.W. H. Robinson Photographer Mundy Street Bendigo Vic 3550person, individual, basil miller -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, "Tram Controllers", c2000
Two page document, stapled in the top left hand corner, A4 photocopy - titled "Tram Controllers" describing the EE Q2RC1 controller for W class tramcars. Gives details of the controller, its functions, electric brake and motor cut out switches.trams, tramways, controllers, english electric, w class -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Telephone - Wall Mounted
Telephones were mounted on the wall and were operated by turning a small handle situated in the middle of the phone. This connected the speaker to the switch board where they were 'put through' to the other end (speaker).Wall phones were used by State Electricity Commission of Victoria workers and their families on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The SECV had a switchboard located at Mt Beauty. Also refer to article in "This Week" Newsletter 30th June 2023 and attached to KVHS 0050Black bakelite wall mounted telephone with handset connected by black spiral plastic cord. The round dial in the centre has a small handle with knob for turning. The base is silver steel with screws to attach it to the wall. The handset has a circular end with 4 small holes for the ear and the other end, the speaker end has 3 rings of small holes and a curved protective mouth piece to direct speech into the holes.On white circle in centre of dial: "To call turn handle and lift hand set. / When finished replace handset and turn handle" Handset embossed on inner side: 164 55wall mounted telephone; state electricity commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; telecommunications; switchboard -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Sonic sensor
Small red and white plastic object with sensors in one end and a white switch and black knob on the other end. A black strap is attached to the base and the letters 'RNIB' are inscribed on the red plastic.1 red and white sensory with black dial and white buttonRNIBassistive devices, royal national institute for the blind -
Orbost & District Historical Society
television set, 1960's
In 1956 television came to Australia, just in time for the Melbourne Olympics. Television sets were very expensive, they were comparable to buying a car. This television set was purchased in Wonthaggi in 1962. it originally had a 12ft long trailing antenna. Mr Ernie Baker of Farmers Lane, Orbost, set it up to receive Channel 12 (in black and white) with power generated from the Orbost Butter Factory.This item is an example of one of the first television sets to be used in Orbost.A television set in a wooden case (laminated ply). It has speakers on both sides and a picture tube protruding at the back. The television has a wood casing, a glass tube screen and a control panel with channel changer, volume, on/off switch, brightness control at the front of the set. media television communication -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, Detonator
Assorted firing devices - included are command fired (blue) trip wire devices, various detonators.Command firing device - metal blue colour and three pieces of string, four metal trip switches and several parts and whole metal firing devices (brassy metal )BLUE - Firing device.Pull - Release Tipe ms inery Lot Nonedetonator -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Electric Table Fan
Four metal blades painted brown on stem mounted on plastic egg shaped base. There is a switch in the centre of the base. The fan has a wire safety guard surrounding the blades. Cotton covered electric cord and plug attached. Each blade is attached with five rivets.Mistral 230V AC only. 50 - Kempthorne Australia -
Brighton Historical Society
Purse, Coin purse, circa 1966
Australia converted to decimal currency on 14 February 1966. This coin purse is printed with a simple conversion table to help the user navigate the switch from pounds, shillings and pence to the new dollars and cents.Cream vinyl coin purse with conversion table for pre-decimal and decimal currency printed in black on each side. Hinged silver metal opening and kiss clasp. Unlined.coin purse, decimal currency, 1960s -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MALE PORTRAIT: MILITARY, 1914 - 1918
sepia tones, seated army sergeant, slouch hat, bandolier across jacket, three chevrons on sleeve, mounted ? Spurs, jodphurs, puttees. Switch in hand. 1778? Brown border in lead pencil on back. Also 1 carton - 2 cartons please in ball point.unknownperson, individual, male -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Radio, Philips, Amateur radio set, 1920s
Edward ( Ted) Salamy (1903-1977) succeeded his father in business in Warrnambool as a jeweller and was at 179 Liebig Street when he retired in the 1960s. On 1st December in 1924 he obtained an amateur radio licence ( Call sign A3AJ). This was the 35th licence issued in the State of Victoria and the first in Warrnambool. The original licence cost two shillings and sixpence. Amateur radio, still a popular hobby today, was particularly important in the 1920s when few people had radios of any sort and there were no provincial radio stations. People were able to access amateur radio sets to listen to such broadcast as overseas cricket matches. This amateur radio set is of considerable historical importance as it belonged to Ted Salamy, credited with being the first to operate an amateur radio station in Warrnambool.This is a rectangular box containing five valves, a radio frequency mechanism and three coils with fine copper winding. The mechanisms are connected by wires and metal screws. The box has a raised black -composite material front which has a voltage meter, three switches or knobs and a tuning dial. Philips made in Holland British Made (voltage meter)amateur ham radio warrnambool -
Mont De Lancey
Glass preserving jar, Australian Glass Manufacturers Co. Ltd
Agee Jars were the New Zealand brand of preserving jars. Originally they had a banded collar neck but by the 1940s or 1950s, the switch had begun to screw band lids instead and the company released the Agee Utility jars.Cylindrical, glass preserving jar with screw on metal lidOn jar: "Improved Agee Utility". On base: "F 121" and "M".food preserving jars -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Antenna Matching Unit MX-6707/VRC, E-Systems Inc, abt 1980
Component of vehicle radio installations of the Regiment during 1980's. Vehicle installations included: AN/VRC 46, AN/VRC 49, and An/VRC 64The AMU consists of a metal body with a spring top section incorporating the thread for mounting the antenna. Underneath the bottom portion are receptacles and controls. These include: a. antenna cable receptacle, b. control cable receptacle,and c. band control switch. Also underneath is a drain screw and provision for fitting an earth strap. Serial No 1362radio, army, armoured corps, antenna systems -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Antenna Matching Unit MX-6707/VRC
Component of vehicle radio installations of the Regiment during 1980's. Vehicle installations included: AN/VRC 46, AN/VRC 49, and An/VRC 64The AMU consists of a metal body with a spring top section incorporating the thread for mounting the antenna. Underneath the bottom portiion are receptacles and controls. These include: a. antenna cable receptacle, b. control cable receptacle, and c. band control switch. Also underneath is a drain screw and provision for fitting an earth strap. Serial number 94104radio, antenna component, matching unit. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Antenna Matching Unit MX-6707/VRC
Component of vehicle radio installations of the Regiment during 1980's. Vehicle installations included: AN/VRC 46, AN/VRC 49, and An/VRC 64The AMU consists of a metal body with spring top section incorporating the thread for mounting the antenna. Underneath the bottom portion are are receptacles and controls. These include: a. antenna cable receptacle, b. control cable receptacle, and c. band control switch. Also underneath is a drain screw and provision for fitting an earth strap.Serial number: 12932radio, antenna, matching unit, vehicle installations -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Antenna Matching Unit MX-6707/VRC, abt 1980
Component of vehicle radio installations of the Regiment during 1980's. Vehicle installations included: AN/VRC 46, AN/VRC 49, and An/VRC 64The AMU consists of a metal body with a spring top section incorporating the thread for mounting the antenna. Underneath the bottom portion are receptacles and controls. These include: a. antenna cable receptacle, b. control cable receptacle, and c. band control switch. Also underneath is a drain screw and provision for fitting an earth strapSerial number: 94141radio, antenna, matching unit, vehicle installations -
Orbost & District Historical Society
light switch
From the premises of Auctioneers James and Bird in the early 20th century. It was a small building beside abandoned shop on the corner of Tarra & Nicholson Streets. An early 20th century light switch from the James and Bird premises. It is painted pastel green and has large screws poking out through the mounting block. The two fuses were originally white porcelain and have been painted over. The brass fixtures have been painted over.On back -1917 electric lightlight-switch james-and-bird lighting -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Volt/Ammeter Testing Set
A testing set built into a polished timber box with a hinged lid and a carry handle. The semicircular scale reads 1-150. Four voltage ranges and four current ranges are obtainable with selector switches. Connecting diagram inside the lid. Three currentl shunts in storage compartment. Serial Number 52204scientific instruments, testing set, voltmeter, ammeter -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Signal Lamp
Part of collection of maritime artefacts donated by Wilfred Libby. Timber crate containing hand light [Aldis Lamp], resister with cable plug and switch [as lamp was converted to 240v power], envelope containing glass screen, five Mazda light gobes. Signal Lamp converted to 240v with accessories [glass screen and globes]Timber crate: Lantern outfit, Patt W 1061 Resister: Admiralty Pattern W 1000; Resistance 50.5 Ohms, 2.18 Amps. Serial Number No ES 474024 Year 1943 Globe: The British Thompson Houston Co.aldis lamp, mazda light globes -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, Sensory Tools, a division of Robotron Group, Talking compass, 20
The C2 Talking Compass is a miniature hand-held battery-operated eight-point compass with digitized voice output. At the top of the compass there is the speaker and the activation button. A three-position slide switch on the side is used to switch the compass off (central position) and select one of the two in-built languages or voices. The compass pronounces the eight compass points in clear digitised speech. It represents an excellent mobility tool for an active blind or vision-impaired person. Unobtrusive, light-weight and reliable, it augments it's user's orientation sense, and contributes to his or her safety and self-confidence. The compass relies on 2 x 12V batteries. Weight: 61 grams.1 semi-transparent light-blue oval shape compass with blue nylon, plaited wrist strapassistive devices, orientation and mobility -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, John Webster, 11/4/1953
Yields information about the Bucks Head Hotel and demonstrates the way the signals were set in Bridge St for either the Mt Pleasant or Victoria St routesBlack and digital white print from a scan of a donated negative of a driver leaning out from a single trucker to set the switch on the signal for either the Victoria St or Mt Pleasant routes. Has the Bucks Head Hotel in the background. Shows the pole the signal controller or switch was mounted on. Black and White print made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Image rescanned from copy neg and updated 31/5/2020. See On this basis, the envelope and marking matches that of Reg Item 4158, photo of No. 40, by John Webster and assumed taken on the same day as Item 4157, 4158, 4168, 4178 - 11/4/1953. Contained within Envelope No. 33.On left hand side of the negative in ink is "EI 35".tramways, trams, sturt st, grenville st, signals, bridge st -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
S.E.C.V. Transmission Cables x3
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric scheme from the 1930's to 1960's during which time power cables were made to carry power from the Power stations to the switch yards and beyond to the towns and houses.These sample power cables indicate the types of power lines used in the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and the amount of voltage that they carry.3 transmission cables of different width used for transmitting different amounts of power on different size power lines.The thinnest cable consists of a centre piece of wire covered by a layer of twisted wires. The middle sized cable has 4 layers of twisted wires around the centre piece and the thickest cable has 5 layers of twisted wires around the centre piece.The thickest cable has a plastic strip with 330.000 Volt Cable inscribed on it.state electricity commission of victoria. power lines. cables. kiewa hydro electric scheme. electricity. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White - tram 17 Sturt and Lydiard Sts City, A T Miles, 26/8/1971
Black and White - tram 17 (Grey St Sebastopol), arriving at the City tram stop, Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat. Has the Commonwealth bank building in the background along with an ESCo/SEC switch box. Taken by A T Miles 26/8/1971.Yields information about tram operations in Ballarat, shortly before the closure.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear. A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 17, commonwealth bank