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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Wrench, Late 19th Century
Johann Elias Bleckmann (1784-1856) founded a steel goods shop in Ronsdorf near Dusseldorf Germany. After completing a business education in his father's business, his son Johann Heinrich August Bleckmann (1826-1891) gained further experience through travel in North and South America. When his father died, he took over the steel goods store and moved it to Solingen. He bought a hammer mill in Mürzzuschlag Styria (Austria) in 1862 and converted it into a modern crucible casting steel smelter. His "Phoenix Steel", which he produced himself, achieved worldwide renown. He then went on to establish a file and tool factory and later founded a steel and plate rolling mill. Apart from cutlery blades, the company's self-produced steel was also processed into tools, scythes, rifle parts, etc. His sons Eugen and Walter continued after his death in 1891 at the Phoenix steelworks. However, by the end of the First World War, the two brothers fell into economic difficulties as a result of eliminating a large part of their foreign trade. In 1921, the company was converted into a public limited company and merged three years later with the company Schoeller & Stahlwerke. Made by Bleckmanns a significant Austrian manufacture of cutlery and tools in a recognized area of Germany famous for the production of steel items. The item is giving a snapshot of early colonial and European trades persons tools and gives an interesting insight into the development and progression of European tool and steel development and innervation prior to the First World War.Drop hand forged steel wrench with unusual locking mechanism to size jaw opening made by J E Bleckmann, Solingen Germany.Machine stamped on handle of wrench LOTUS L R GEBRAUCHS under has MUNSTER, J E BLECKMANN, SOLINGEN Germany. [ Translated: LR Gebrauchs= use,usage, or custom application] [Lotos] Translated: Lotus ie flower] [Solingen =town in Rhine valley]manufactures, tools, engineering, blacksmith, workshop tool, dropforged, handmade, wrench, adjustable wrench, phoenix steel, j e bleckmann, solingen, murzzuschlag, steel mill, cutlery, steel foundery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Jar and lid, c1970
The jar is a product of the Bendigo Pottery in Victoria. Bought by donor at factory in BendigoTan ceramic jar with lid. Lid is brown with knot on top and rests in a circle above an indented circle on the main body of the jarBendigo Potterydomestic items, containers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Amy Elizabeth Brown, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Amy Brown (Nee Osterfield). Amy was born in 1922. In 1942 she married Allan Stanley Brown. Her father, Charles Osterfield was a wood cutter before becoming unemployed. She never attended school. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 150 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only. Also included is Amy's memories of her childhood - Amy's Story. This is a 26 page document available here to read.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, amy brown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - FORTUNA COLLECTION: THE MELBA ACCORDION - FORTUNA
Wooden musical instrument purportedly from Fortuna Villa.The Melba Accordion, black lacquered timber with some red leather covering, metal corner pieces which read made in Germany (G missing) buttons of ivory or bone connected to keys, pull knobs on side, bellows of grey and white paper. Contained in a black wooden box with metal hinges and handle, also in box is a small wooden piece, possible a tuner, with inserts of mother of pearl flowers & brass ends.Melba Accordion Made in Germanymusical instruments, wind, accordion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, MOUNTED, Charing Cross/Pall Mall, C.2000
The mine was the “Hustlers Royal Reserve Mine No 2” and was closed in 1912. The Soldiers Memorial Institute was erected on the mine site and opened on 15.11.1921 and occupied by the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch/Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc since then. The mine shaft capped sits about centre of the building.Two gloss coloured prints on fibre board backing. Top photo tinted of Alexander Fountain, Charing Cross and Pall Mall Bendigo. Gold mine poppet head and buildings on left hand side. 53464 VJ printed on R.H.S. bottom. Bottom photo black and white of Panorama of Pall Mall., Bendigo, Vic. Soldiers Memorial on left hand side occupying old gold mine site.“The Southern Cross Series 10399. Copyright on bottom L.H.S. Panorama of Pall Mall, Bendigo on R.H.S. bottom”brsl, smirsl, hustlers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CEPA COLLECTION: LETTER TO PROFESSOR ALAN FELS PRICES COMMISSIONER
Letter from CEPA Bendigo & South Bendigo Branch disputing recent report, noting the isssues currently faced by the egg producers in the area on the viability of the industry. Cream A4 paper, three pagesCEPA Bendigo & South Bendigo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Printer Technicians and other RASvy personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, c1980s
These ten photographs were probably taken circa 1980s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Most of the photos were taken on the shop floor in the Print Room.This is a set of photographs of Printer Technicians and other RASvy personnel in Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, WO2 Steve Egan, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, WO2 Jeff Lynch, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, colour, c1980s, SPR Peter Dillon, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Peter Dillon, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .5) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SPR Colin Yeats, SPR Graeme Spong, CPL Peter Dillon, Lithographic Squadron .6) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SPR Colin Yeats, WO2 Ralph Chant, Lithographic Squadron .7) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Dale Hudson, Mark ‘Dogs’ Doherty, Lithographic Squadron .8) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SGT Greg Rowe, WO1 Trevor Osborne, Dale Hudson, Lithographic Squadron .9) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: unidentified, SGT Kim Reynolds, Shane ‘Soupy’ Campbell, Lithographic Squadron .10) - Photo, colour, 1987, L to R: Jim Ash, Daryl South, Jeff Willey, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron.1P to .4P – not annotated .5P - annotated on front with ‘I AM BROKE, I’M NOT and me neither’, annotated on back with ‘Curly Larry Moe’ .6P to .9P – not annotated .10P – annotated with dateroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
WWII German uniform, Unknown
WWII German Army HistoryWWII German M36 Enlisted Infantryman's Uniform jacket, Green in colour with Officer's pips on the shoulders with medal ribbons and medals attached. Uniform also has the Nazi emblem above the right hand pocket and German Army cloth emblems on both collars. All buttons on the jacket are silver in colour. Nazi emblem on the jacket. -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
8mm Movie Camera
Pentacon AK8 8mm Movie Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Lens Made in Germany 1950s. Leather sides are coming away from the metal box. Brown leather case of similar size (Camera can be used whilst still in the case)AK8 (on front) Made in Germany (inside) 439629 (underneath, serial number?) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Stimmie & Weg, 208
Magazine printed in Germany. Features an article on Tatura German CemeteryRed, paper cover with a lawn cemetery scene and a group of children and an adult on the front. Back cover, yellow, with pictures of a museum and a rock scene. Text in Germanstimme * weg, german war cemetery, camp 3, tatura -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JOAN O'SHEA COLLECTION: RHSV BENDIGO BRANCH, 1968
Joan O'Shea Collection.The Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, Historical Guide to Bendigo. Includes self tours of Bendigo's Famous Goldfields. This revised edition was printed by Cambridge Press Bendigo in 1968.Cambridge Press Bendigobendigo, tourism, self guided tours of bendigo. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo new scrubber outside the depot, Wal Jack, 7/03/1954
Photo of Bendigo of the then new scrubber outside the depot, 7-3-1954, Wal notes say converted from No. 17 Summer car. Photo by Wal Jack. Printed on Ilford paper. The Bendigo Trust rebuilt the tram back to its cross bench form during the 1970s. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of negative See image i4 for hi res scan of negative of a second almost identical photograph.Yields information about the Bendigo scrubber converted from a cross bench tram.Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo "New" water scrubber converted from No. 17 Summer car Bendigo Depot 7-3-54" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T70PC" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, scrubber tram, scrubber -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO SCHOOLS
A box decorated with gift paper containing cuttings on Bendigo schools. Sourced from 'The Bendigo Advertiser.' 1962 - 1970.BENDIGO SCHOOOLSbendigo, education, schools, lydia chancellor, collection, schools, bendigo, education, bendigo schools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEWSPAPER CUTTING: KEVIN READE VOLUNTEER, 27th January 2012
Newspaper cutting Bendigo Advertiser 27/01/2012 - Kevin Reade, volunteer at Bendigo Sandhurst Rotary Club.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, kevin reade, kevin reade, bendigo sandhurst rotary club, axe creek fire brigade, lake weeroona. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO IN 74 THE TOURIST CENTRE OF VICTORIA, 1985
'Bendigo in 74, the tourist centre of Victoria. 48 pages, with illustrations and maps. Compiled as community service by Bendigo Jaycees.Bendigo Jayceesbendigo, tourism, guide 1974, bendigo, tourism, bendigo jaycees -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Furniture - Stool, 1940's
Given to former guard officer Lieutenant William O'Neill, an office at POW Camp 13, by a German POW.Wooden stool with unusual curved structure and leather seat, handmade at camp 13 by German POW.wooden stool, camp 13, furniture -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, NAVAL
Hat was issued to the decommissioning crew of the HMAS Bendigo. Bendigo 2 was a Fremantle Class Patrol Boat built in 1983 and decommissioned in Cairns on 9th Sept 2006. Hat belonged to Rear Admiral Daryall Lynam.Dark blue baseball cap with gold rim edging. Gold writing on front and back embroidered into material. On front is a picture of a ship (HMAS BENDIGO). On side is a picture of a Marlin fish (in blue) within a gold sunburst circle. Strap on back to adjust size.On front " HMAS BENDIGO", Picture of ship " FCPB 211". On Back "RADM LYNAM", "Decommissioning Crew".hmas bendigo, ball cap, patrol boat -
Bendigo Military Museum
medal - THANK YOU MEDALLION FROM BENDIGO WW1, Post WW2
Percival Sylvester LANYON NR V 14661 enlisted 21 May 1941 Aged 45, Discharged 5 June 1944 Rank PTE. UNit 3 Garrison Bde. Heavy copper medallion and chain. At the top of the chain is a solid rod, 5 rings in the chain. Medallion is gold colour, top has the Rising Sun Badge covered with a saluting soldier. Two rifles go from his waist to the ground. A blue enamel across the medallion. Centre has a small shield with a concave recess in its centre. A wreath up from the bottom on both sides, bottom has a boomerang.Front. “DUTY. BRAVELY. DONE. P.S. LANYON in the boomerang Back is stamped “presentation from Bendigo” ww2, bendigo, medallion thankyou -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO ADVERTISER CENTENARY: RED HARDCOVER BOOK OF SPECIAL CENTENARY EDITION 1851 - 1951, 1951
Centenary edition of The Bendigo Advertiser. Red hardcover book containing a printed edition of the newsaper produced to celebrate the Centenary of Bendigo Victoria Australia 1851 - 1951. Cover of book is coloured red with gold stamped writing The Bendigo Advertiser Centenary of Bendigo Victoria Australia 1851 - 1951. The city coat of arms is also impressed in gold. Inside is a coloured frontispiece with a black and white edition of the newspaper. Handwritten inside the front cover are the words Presented to the Bendigo Historical Society by The Bendigo Advertiser Management.The Bendigo Advertisernewspaper, bendigo advertiser, centenary supplements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO BASE HOSPITAL
A decorated box containing booklets and newspaper articles relating to the Bendigo Base Hospital. (1) 'Bendigo Base Hospital Annual Report 1935-36. (11) 'Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Annual Report and Balance Sheet' - 1961-62., 1963-64, 65-66 and 1966-67. (111) 'The Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Opening of Staff Quarters by His Excellency, The Governor of Victoria Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, on 12th April, 1964.' (1V) 'Bendigo Gold District General Hospital 1853 - The Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital 1953 Centenary Souvenir.' (V) Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged (Inc.) 106th. Annual Report 1963-64.' (V1) newspaper articles from the 'Bendigo Advertiser' relating to the Bendigo Hospital 1961-67.The Bendigo Advertiser.buildings, hospital, bendigo base hospital, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo, bendigo base hospital, hospital, medical, medicine, health, buildings, clubs and associations, essential services, place -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Printed coloured photographic postcard. Image depicts a street with shops and buildings lining the left hand side. A cart is standing outside the ironmonger's shop, people are standing or walking along the footpath and a tram is running along the tracks in the road. Horse drawn carts can be seen in the background. The words Chapel street Prahran are printed in red in the top right hand corner. Reverse is addressed to Miss White c/ Miss Dean Esmond Golden Square, with writing on one side and a one penny stamp affixed postmarked Melbourne The words Made in Germany 19 are printed along the right hand edge.Made In Germany 19postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CITY OF BENDIGO HISTORY, 1960s
'City of Bendigo.' History of Bendigo from discovery of gold through to approx. 1955. Prepared by City of Bendigo. 24 pages with photographs, illustrations and map. Includes history of industry, rural and urban settlement. With IndexCity of Bendigobendigo, history, city history, bendigo, council, goldmining, industry. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Original Heidelberg Printing Press at the Army Survey Regiment, c1980s, 1990
The first three photographs of the Original Heidelberg Printing Press were probably taken circa 1980s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. The last photo was taken in 1990. The Original Heidelberg Printing Press was a single colour offset press. It was a robust and well-made lithographic printing press and was in service at the Army Svy Regt for decades. Its primary use was for initial training and rapid response tasks, such as single pass overprints over existing print stock.This is a set of photographs of the Original Heidelberg Printing Press at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1980s, 1990. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, SPR Mick Ellis, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, SPR Terry Winzar, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, colour, 1990, Ni Vanuatu Printer Technicians, Lithographic Squadron.1 – personnel annotated .2 to .3 – no annotation .4 – annotated with dateroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Bottle, c1855
Three Black Glass Bottles. Originally made in Moulds in Bendigostawell -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image - Black and White, George Lansell's "180" Mine, c1918
Black and white image of George Lansell's 180 mine in Bendigo.george lansell, bendigo, 180 mine, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - TOURISM BENDIGO ARTICLES
Bendigo Advertiser April,19716 newspaper articles from Bendigo Advertiser, 1971, related to tourism, the Bendigo Trust, tourist influx to Bendigo, Pioneer Coach tours to Bendigo, what to see in Bendigo at Easter time, merger of Tourist Association and Trust, funding for Bendigo Trust.Bendigo Advertiser April 10th 1971.bendigo, mining, tourism, bendigo trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Jean Coulter, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionNOTE: The interview tape except for the introduction is blank and, as their are no interview notes, it is assumed that the interview was abandoned for some reason. Audio tape interview with Jean Coulter (Nee May). Jean was born in 1915. In 1936 she married Raymond Coulter. Her father, David May was a fencer in Northern Victoria, and her mother worked as general duties in a hotel. She attended school at Quarry Hill State School (1921-1926) and Domestic Arts (1926-1927). The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 90 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, jean coulter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - STRAUCH COLLECTION: MAP EPISCOPATUS PADERBORNENSIS
Coloured map of Paderborn Germany, Presented to the German Heritage Society, Bendigo on 17.1.1995 by the most Reverend J.J.Degenhardt D.D.Archbishop of Paderborn on his visit to Bendigo with the Reverend Monsignor B.Kresing. Vicar-General, Paderborn and Rev. Father M.Reitemeier. (Chaplain)map, maps-germany-paderborn-german heritage society -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Sewing Machine, Early 20th century
Ward Brothers (George and Samuel) registered a company (Australian Sewing Machines Limited Pty Ltd) with the head office address in Errol St, North Melbourne, and Prahan. The earliest newspaper advertisement for this company was in 1897. Around this time the Ward Brothers first imported sewing machines from England and Wertheim placed their decal on them and mounted them in their own Australian made cabinets. David Ward later imported machines from Beisolt & Locke in Germany and registered name A.N.A. (All Native Australian), his shop was in Collingwood Melbourne. Some of these machines had Ward Brothers decals on them as well. The three brothers sold under the same name as Ward Brothers. The early Ward Brothers logo had a map of Australia with a picture of all three brothers on it. In 1911 all three of the Ward Brothers decided to share a stall in the yearly Melbourne exhibition. The A.N.A was the machine that got rave reviews. It was at this time that the Australian Sewing Machine Company Pty Ltd decided to add the A.N.A logo to their logo to cash in on the new found celebrity status that the A.N.A has gained. To cut a long story short. David Ward took his brothers to court to prevent this from happening. This was a long drawn out affair that took quite a few years. The settlement was decided out of court and nothing was disclosed of the deal that was made. David seemed to have left the scene, then the remaining Ward Brothers and A.N.A. combined and then became “Wardana”. There are many Ward Brothers sewing machines in displays, they originated from Japan, England, America, and Germany. It seems that where ever they got the best deal for sewing machines or parts is the direction they went. This is where the Bendigo sewing machine company came into the picture. All imported sewing machines into Australia drew a government tax. Bendigo Cording's Traction Company was given proposed two-pound tariff protection that gave the company a significant price advantage for its machines. As a result, the Ward Brothers purchased a huge number of Bendigo shares to get cheaper machines for their sewing machine cabinets. Ward Brothers then placed one of their company officials on the Board of “Bendigo Sewing Machines Limited” and the rest is history. Ward Brothers had shops Australian wide and in most of the major country towns. History for “Bendigo Sewing Machines Limited” Cordings Traction Company owners (H. Keck MLC, W. Wallace, and W. Ewing) operated their business out of the former W. Webb & Co. building in Queen St. Bendigo. Around 1923-1924 they decided to switch from traction engines to manufacturing sewing machines. The actual date is not known but that year's financial report made note of both Cordings and Bendigo Sewing Machines Limited. The switch was made with the government of the day agreeing to a tariff of two pounds per head for every machine head made completely in Australia. The change from traction engines to sewing machines went well. Government representatives visited the factory in Bendigo to inspect and ensure that the sewing machines were Australian made as a result they agreed on granting the two-pound tariff to the company. After the first 12 months, they built 30, the following 12 months the company had produced 1500 machines probably due to the involvement of the Ward brothers. However, the government proposed a new condition to the tariff agreement which was that the company must produce 20% of Australia's requirements for sewing machines. In 1924 after having had produced 1500 machines resulting in reaching their financial limit for tariff support. According to the government, the requirement was 15,000 machines for the next year had to be produced to qualify for the tariff. The company had already reached its production limit and unfortunately folded. There were several attempts to regain government assistance to save this new industry but it was to no avail. Even a promise to open another factory in Sydney was offered but unfortunately wasn't accepted. An item fabricated in Australia from a majority of imported parts from either Germany, America or England giving a snapshot into the early manufacturing industries that were operating at the time of Federation. Sewing machine, treadle, in timber cabinet. Branded Ward Bros, A.N.A., Australian Sewing Machine Coy. Decorative carved timber cabinet, hinged, fold-out laminated timber top and five drawers; two small on each side with handles and one long, shallow, between side drawers without handle. Thread is on bobbin in a rocket shuttle (both in good condition) plus spare empty shuttle (rusty). Brass ‘Half Yard’ ruler inlaid across front, measuring scale in inches and centimetres. Two metal shuttle cover plates (or throat plate / slide plate); front one is impressed with a gauge for needle and thread. Gold trim and decals on flatbed and machine front and back, serial number under shuttle cover, brand on decals and on round metal plate on back of machine. Front right of machine has a bobbin winder. Treadle belt shows signs of wear and laminate on timber machine cover is peeling slightly.Decal coat of arms on right front of machine: kangaroo on left, man with broad-brim hat, holding pick-axe on right, in centre, top “SEWING MACHINE / THE / A. N. A.” then below it, the rising sun, then below that is state of Victoria shield with the Southern Cross constellation. Wheat sheaves around edge on left and flowering plant on right. Gold ribbon banner at bottom with script “WARD BROS.“ Decal of map of Australia on flatbed of machine. States and capital cities are marked and named (no northern territory), portrait of two men. In centre of map are interwoven letters “A. N. A.” and written in script “WARD BROS.” Decal across front of machine body has large, decorated gold lettering “A. N. A.” Decal across the top of machine “THE AUSTRALIAN SEWING MACHINE COY. PTY. Ltd.” Steel shuttle cover at front has an impressed gage listing cotton and needle sizes and number of stitches. Brass disc on back of machine “A. N. A.” in centre. Brass ruler across front of machine has carved or pressed words in the timber. In centre “INCHES” above ruler and “CENTIMETRES” below ruler, and on right above ruler is “HALF YARD” Decal across back of machine’s body “A.N. A. / MADE IN U.S.A.” Stamped into metal under shuttle cover is “219415” (2 and 5 are partially there, first 1 could instead be a 7) flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ward bros., australian sewing machine co., a.n.a., treadle sewing machine, rocket shuttle sewing machine, home industry, clothing, wardana, australian sewing machine company, all native australian, dressmaking, clothing manufacturer -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Memoir, Hermine Wedel, Memories of Tatura, July 2014
An account of the author's family background & early life, more particularly those events leading to their internment in Tatura, Victoria, Australia during World War 2. The author's parents (author Hermine Wedel, nee Strauss) were of German nationality & practicing as missionaries in New Guinea. Upon the outbreak of WW2, those German nationals were ordered to the coast by the Australian authorities and the men were transported to internment camps in Australia. The women remained behind, reporting regularly to the authorities, until they too were brought to camps in Australia at the end of 1941. They were eventually reunited in a family camp for internees, Camp 3 at Tatura, in 1943. They were released from the camp to work in Australia in 1947 and the family returned to New Guinea in 1949, and eventually went back to Germany. The author also briefly recounts her marriage & married life in Brazil & Germany. 13 page document, A4 paper. 7 pages of English translation, 6 pages German original. world war ii, internee camps, civilian internees, german internees, camp 3, tatura, new guinea, strauss, stuerzenhofecker