The donor inherited this Wardana machine from her mother, who bought it in about 1933 and used it to sew garments for her sister's dressmaking business in Frankston, Victoria. The donor often used this machine until she purchased an updated model. There were originally three Ward Brothers who owned the North Melbourne sewing machine business but they had a falling out. This machine's decals on the map of Australia only include the two remaining brothers. The Ward Brothers, G & S Ward, established their sewing machine business in North Melbourne in 1888. The cabinets and ironwork of the machines were made in Australia and the Ward Bros. imported their machines from overseas manufacturers in England, America and Germany. The assembled machines were sold under brand names that included Ward, A.N.A. the patriotic-sounding Australian Sewing Machine Company. The "Wardana" was one of their brands.This sewing machine was fabricated in Australia from imported parts from England, giving a snapshot into the early manufacturing industries that were operating at the time just after Federation.Sewing machine in a wooden cabinet with iron foot-operated cast iron treadle mechanism. The hinged cabinet top opens out to form a worktop. The sewing machine lifts out of the cabinet to sit level with the worktop, resting on two supports within the cabinet. The lockable cabinet door opens from right to left revealing fitted shelves and spikes for spools and bobbins. The gold-painted maker's name is cast into the black treadle. The machine has its original instruction book, oil can, and eighteen accessories in an enclosed cardboard box. The round shallow oil bottle has a rubber dispensing tube. Colourful decals decorate the black body of the machine. Inscriptions include a Serial Number stamped on the bed of the machine. The Wardarna Central Bobbin machine was made in England for the Ward Brothers of North Melbourne.TREADLE: cast into metal ACROSS THE TOPE AND ON THE FOOTPLATE "WARD", "WARD" SERIAL NUMBER stamped into oval plate "28383" DECAL: (Map of Australia ) with images of [two brothers] , "WARDANA" above (logo of the rising sun) DECAL: (Decorative floral design with heraldic-like emblems) above "MADE IN ENGLAND" ARM: "WARDANA" PEDESTAL: "C.B." (representing Central Bobbin) "MADE IN ENGLAND" "MADE IN ENGLAND / FOR / WARD BROS / NORTH MELBOURNE" BOOK TITLE: "Instructions for Treadle Machine" ACCESSORIES: some have indecipherable embossed stamps OIL BOTTLE base: (image of log and short lines radiating from a central inscription (indecipherable)sewing machine, domestic, wardana, ward bros., central bobbin, made in england, north melbourne, c.b., flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, treadle sewing machine, home industry, clothing, dressmaking, clothing manufacturer

A book titled ' Guy Fawkes: The story of The Gunpowder Plot. A True Narrative of the terrible Conspiracy to Blow Up the King and Parliament with Gunpowder.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 513 - 528 pgs.(ill.) . This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, guy fawkes, lydia chancellor, collection, person, individual, male, history, british history, ward & lock's penny biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, guy fawkes, gunpowder plot, advertisements, book, books

A book titled ' Wyatt's Insurrection. The story of Mary Tudor's Marriage. An uprising of the people against foreign domination.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 753 - 768 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, mary tudor, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny bjiographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, spanish history, english history, mary tudor, marriage, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' Wilkes and Liberty: the story of a Popular Victory. The Epoch when the Freedom of Election was Questioned and the right of Election absolutely established. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street.81 - 96 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, history, english history, british history, book, books, advertisements, english politics, british election, freedom of election, liberty

A book titled ' Dark Deed of Cruelty. The story of the Massacre of Glencoe. A dark deed of treachery and cruelty. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 465 - 480 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, scotland, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, scotland, scottish history, macian of glencoe, massacre of glencoe, glencoe, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' Long live the Beggars. The story of the Revolt of the Netherlands. A narrative of thrilling interest to all lovers of freedom.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, netherlands, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, netherlands, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' The South Sea Bubble: the story of a Speculative Mania.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 145 - 160 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, south sea company, south seas, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' The Elizabethan Age: the story of a Great Time. One of the most glorious periods of our National Annals.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 353 - 368 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. Thee are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies. ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, book, books, advertisements, biographies, penny books

A book titled ' Rizzio and Darnlely: the story of a Dark Revenge. One of the most r omantic epochs of Scottish History.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury., E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 721 - 736 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, scotland, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, scotland, scottish history, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' From Torbay to St. James's: the story of the Revolution of 1688. One of the most important epochs in British History.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Sallisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 449 - 464 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny, There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, british history, revolutions, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' Methodism: the story of a Great Revival. A concise and faithful record of the Establishment of Wesleyan Methodism.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 113 - 128 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, methodism, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, historical series, history, christianity, religion, methodism, penny books, wesleyan methodism, methodist church, book , books, advertisements, english history, protestant church

A book titled ' India's Agony : the story of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. A record of the splendid heroism of British soldiers under terrible trials,' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 33- 48 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's ' Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, india, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, india, indian history, the sepoy mutiney of 1857, mutinees, british history, british history, book, books, advertisements, anglo-indian empire

A book titled ' Free-Trade and Protection : the story of the Anti-Corn-Law League. A record of the efforts made and the difficulties conquered, in obtaining a '' cheap loaf'' for the Nation.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 1-16 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, anti-corn-law league, corn laws, british history, english history, england, sir robert peel, book, books, penny books, advertisements

A book titled ' The Great Reform Bill of 1832. The story of a National Victory. A great Crisis in England's life, when the people won their right to vote for members of parliament.' London : Ward, lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 337 - 351 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, english history, history, 1832 reform bill, politics, british politics, english politics, elections, the right to vote, voting, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' Strongbow and King Dermot. The story of the Conquest of Ireland. A true narrative of the subjugation and annexation of Ireland. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 305 - 320 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, irish history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, ireland, irish history, book, books, advertisements, king dermot, oliver cromwell, penny books

A book titled ' The Sicilian Vespers. The story of a Nation's Vengeance. The uprising of an oppressed people against the conqueror : a most important epoch of Italian history.' London : Ward, Loc k & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 433 - 448 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, italy, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, italy, italian history, advertisements, book, books, penny books

A book titled ' The Massacre of Scio. The story of the Greek Revolt against Turkey. The cruelty that roused indignant Europe to the liberation of Greece.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 593 - 608 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, greece, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, greece, greek history, turkey, turkish history, european history, advertisements, book, books, penny books

A book titled 'Scotland's Great Victory: The story of the Battle of Bannockburn. A thrillling account of one of the great triumphs of the Scottish arms.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 225 - 240 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, scotland, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, historical series, history, biographies, scotland, scottish history, battle of bannockburn, advertisements, book, books, king robert bruce, penny books

A book titled ' What Came of The Beggars' Revolt : the story of the Freedom of the Netherlands. A splendid record of the Rising of a People against Tyranny and Oppression.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 625 - 640 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the netherlands, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, biographies, history, the netherlands, book, books, advertisements, willliam of orange, european history

A book titled ' John of Leyden and The Anabaptists : the Story of a Great delusion. One of the most remarkable events in the religious history of the Middle Ages.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 609 - 624 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, christianity, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, christianity, religion, book, books, advertisements, biographies, history, penny books

A book titled ' The Mutinies at Spithead and The Nore. A Stirring record of the Sailors' Great Rebellion.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 385 - 400 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, english fleet, english history, british history, england, penny books, book, books, advertisements, rebellions, european history

A book titled ' British Charters of Liberty from King John to Queen Victoria. The story of the Grant of the English Constitution and the Safeguards of English Freedom.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 401 - 416 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, british history, british royalty, king john, queen victoria, penny books, english constitution, england, biographies, advertisements, book, books, magna charta

A book titled ' Caesarism in Rome: The Story of The Fall of the Republic. One of the most interesting and instructive periods of Ancient History, when the Old Government was swept away and the famous Empire was founded.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 289 - 304 pgs. ( ill) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny.books, biography, julius caesar, lydia chancellor, collection, roman history, history, historical series, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, rome, ancient history, penny books, roman empire, julius caesar, advertisements, book, books

A book titled ' Bible and Sword. The story of Claverhouse and the Covenanters. The period of bitter persecution of the Scottish Presbyterians.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street.545 - 560 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' Historical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, religion, lydia chancellor, collection, religion, christianity, church, scotland, the bible, book, books, penny books, scottish presbyterians, presbyterians, protestantism, scottish history, history, historical series, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements

A book titled ' The Temperance Movement : It's Origin and Development.' By Joseph Malins, Grand Worthy Chief Templar, I.O.G.T. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 673 - 688 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.Joseph Malinsbooks, biography, temperance movement, lydia chancellor, collection, male, person, individual, alcohol, book, books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, historical series, history, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' Dost Mahomed and Akbar Khan.The Story of the First Afghan War. One Man only returns Home, out of Sixteen thousand.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 562 - 576 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People. Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, afghan war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, afghanistan, afghan war, war, biography, biographies, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' Magellan's Great Voyage. The First Journey Round the World. A Thrilling Narrative of Peril and Adventure.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 737 - 753 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, magellan, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, biography, ward & lock's penny books for thepeople. historical series, history, explorers, adventure, exploration, book, books, advertisements, ocean, travel, vessels, male, person, world history, penny books

A book titled ' Out in the forty-five: The story of Charles Edward, the Young Pretender. The last of England's Civil Wars. Published London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 65 - 80 pgs, (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, out in the forty-five, charles edward, england, english history, civil war, book, books, advertisements

A book titled ' From ALMA to Sebastopol: the Story of the Crimean War. A stirring record of the bravery of British Troops.' Publlished London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 129 - 144 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, the crimean war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, from alma to sebastopol, the story of the crimean war, the crimean war, britain, british history, english history, war, advertisements, book, books, penny books

A book titled ' The Arrest of the Five Members: the Story of King Charles's folly. A record of the stirring events which led to the Great Civil War.' Publilshed London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 689 - 704 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, history, the arrest of the five members:the story of king charles's folly, civil war, england, english history, advertisements, book, books