The Chamber of commerce was commenced in Warrnambool in March 1888 to consider firstly what could be done to assist the dairy industry which at the time was facing record low prices for its butter. Co-operatives had been started in Gippsland around that time and it was decided to start co-operative dairy factories at Woodford, Panmure and Framlingham, shortly followed by the Warrnambool Butter and cheese factory at Allansford. The Chamber over the next thirty years covered many business issues such as trading hours, transport, and public holidays but also put forward ideas which related to water and sewerage matters.ideas were even put forward in 1907 regarding utilising the Hopkins Falls to generate power As an organisation it has waxed and waned in Warrnambool with various names but all working towards improving trade and business opportunities in the town. A link to one of Warrnambool's organisations which over the decades has worked to improve the prosperity of the townRectangular brass plate with text stamped and infilled with black.Six screw holes. Fine bevelled edge.Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce. Regd Office.warrnambool, warrnambool chamber of commerce, commerce in warrnambool

This particular food mincer was manufactured by Enterprise Manufacturing Company. Located in Philadelphia, this company specialized in making hardware products. The company was especially known for its cherry pitters, apple peelers, and coffee mills. The company was founded in 1864 and was located on the corner of Dauphin, 3rd, and American Streets. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. remained in business until 1956 when it was bought by Silex Co.A mass produced early domestic item made for home food preparation this item's first patent design was approved in 1897. Manufactured by a well known company in the USA the "Enterprise Manufacturing Company” up until 1956. They specialised in making kitchen appliances of various types for domestic use and for export. Food mincers of the subject items design are still being produced today under the brand name of "Universal" made by Universal Trading Inc USA.Food mincer, metal, clamp on bench style, with rotating wooden handle. Inscriptions stamped on metal.Marked "Enterprise tinned Meat Chopper" "No. 10" "Enterprise MF'G Co. PHILA. USA" "PAT. JAN.30.83" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mincer, food mincer, meat mincer, food preparation, kitchen utensil, domestic object, enterprise manufacturing company, kitchen appliance

179mm long, 39mm high, metal piece screwed in each end, stamped J. Heathflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Socket chisel blade 1" Cam Brown stamped on blade. Missing handle Length 250mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Plane Moulding Hollow type Maker Moseley 16 Newstreet. Stamped HB and 10 on endflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Plane Moulding type maker Mathieson Stamped W.Burden-remnants of unreadable number in black Size ?"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plane moulding, mathieson

Metal pliers with dual fulcrum. Made in Britain, has a T/W stamp. 165mm longflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, metal pliers

Tongue and Groove or Matching Plane Maker Stewart. Stamped HB and 5/8 on one endflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

John Heath tool boxRabbet Plane has an askewed blade. Maker J Budd London J Heath stampedflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Gentlemen's Collar Box, round, cardboard covered with Brown leather. Lid has Collars stamped on it.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Plane, Moulding, Roman Ogee. Maker Varville & Sons Ebor works York. Stamped 6.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plane, roman ogee, moulding, varville & sons

Black and white photo of Burnie 'Safety Car' Tram. '257R' stamped on back in black of photo.person, individual, basil miller

Black and white photo of a Victorian Railways Locomotive 'x36' with carriages. 'E938' stamped on back of photo.person, individual, basil miller

Document: copy of photos: John Goyne & Co., Bendigo stamper grating factory, Epsom and 'In Eaglehawk'place, bendigo, historical items, bendigo

Double ended (large/small) # 209 stamp. Has had welded repair on large end209 SHELDON AXLE COMPANYbox, spanner, tool, tools, double, welded, sheldon, axle, churchill island, farm

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterVectis, with detachable turned mahogany handle, non-retractable. Stamped on stem near the blade "McLellan".obstetric delivery, vectis

Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster. Examined and identified by Bryan Hibbard.Forceps,Denman's'type, short with ebony handle insert, with cross hatched pattern. Stamped "Mathew London" .forceps, obstetric

Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Fores under the Command or Control of the Supreme Commander Japanese Expeditionary Forces Southern Regions within the Operational Theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia. Signed at Singapore on 12/9/1945 by Louis Mountbatten Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia.Gold coloured metal frame containing document with logo at top and signatures and red stamp belowInstrument of Surrender of Japanese Fores under the Command or Control of the Supreme Commander Japanese Expeditionary Forces Southern Regions within the Operational Theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asiajapanese surrender, ww2, singapore, 12/9/1945

Ribbon awarded to Mr Charles Wilson Peel of 'Callenondah' at Gnawarre. Mr Peel ran a superfine merino stud. This ribbon is from the Geelong Legacy Fleece Show 1962 and was awarded as a Trophy Winner. Navy blue wool ribbon with stamped yellow text. Yellow tassels at each short end.

1992 approximately, shortly before amalgamation and probably printed for the 50 year celebration of the City of NunawadingA part of sheet of yellow wrapping paper with City of Nunawading Stamp and Coat of Arms in gold and greyCity of Nunawadingcivic mementoes, souvenirs

Unpainted wooden block in shape of house. Red roof with stamped detail on front of windows and door.toys, general

Black metal round container. Paper sticker label listing contents on lid. Stamped on base. 48 feet of saftey fuse no11 3/45 20 seconds per yard burn rate, Group VI metal container, fuse no 11, explosive

First day Cover Project Frigate 1994 and Postcard also with stamp and cancelled on first dayephemera, general

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 11. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Generally, only significant work is listed.Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 11

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 12. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Generally, only significant work is listed.Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 12