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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Camera zoom lens, 1969
... Functional Object... lens, black Functional Object Camera zoom lens Miranda ...Photographic equipment belonging to Garry David Martin, Service no:2793230 used in Vietnam in 197050mm F1.8 auto lens, blackMirandacamera lens, gd martin, martin, zoom -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Missions to Seamen building, Port Melbourne, BI Ltd, 1937
... Functional object... side with 'BI Ltd' Functional object Missions to Seamen ...Liana THOMPSON, Mayor of Port Phillip at the time, purchased many of the bricks from the demolished Mission and used them to pave their yard at 488 Williamstown Road. She and David saved two for PMH&PSTwo bricks from the 1937 Missions to Seamen building demolished 1995. Salmon coloured, with bits of mortar; impressed one side with 'BI Ltd'mission to seamen, demolitions, liana thompson, harry a norris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Verandah brace from Faram Bros, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 1920
... Functional object.... Functional object Verandah brace from Faram Bros, Bay Street, Port ...The Faram Bros purchased the building at 405 Bay St Port Melbourne in 1919 and added the verandah by 1920. This was an original casting kept by Judy Faram and donated to PMH&PS when PMHPS member Greg Byrne was seeking a mouldCast of lacework brace from verandah of Faram Bros hardware store; includes Port Melbourne coat of arms . Iron and painted pale grey.built environment - commercial, business and traders, faram brothers hardware, judy faram -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Pouch, Permit holder, 1940s
... Functional object... for security. Item would easily fit in pocket. Functional object Pouch ...Small leather "purse" used to hold permits for Gang 93 belonging to Perc MAY. Fold over top is held in place by press stud for security. Item would easily fit in pocket."Gang 93" front and backpiers and wharves - waterside workers, percy allan may -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Stamp holder, J Kitchen & Son Pty Ltd, 1900 -1909
... Functional object... in Kitchen & Sons administration Functional object Stamp holder, J ...Black metal stand for holding office stamps plus two stamps "Primary" and "Primary Posted ledger". Used in Kitchen & Sons administration "Made in England " underside of baseindustry, manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, administration -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Printing block, City of Port Melbourne, 1930s - 1940s
... Functional object...? Image is reversed in solid 4cm square Functional object Printing ...Steel printer's block of City of Port Melbourne insignia vintage 1930s? Image is reversed in solid 4cm squarebusiness and traders, local government - city of port melbourne, printing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Carry bag, City of Port Melbourne, 1990s
... Functional object... bearing the crest of the City of Port Melbourne Functional object ...Sturdy brown paper carry bag bearing the crest of the City of Port Melbournelocal government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Fence Picket, Port Melbourne Cricket Ground
... Functional object... Port Melbourne Cricket Ground Functional object Fence Picket ...Obtained when refencing was being carried outTwo (2) wooden fence pickets discarded from Port Melbourne Cricket Groundsport - cricket, port melbourne cricket ground -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional Object - Wrapping paper, Capace, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 1980s
... Functional Object... no. 1936 Functional Object Wrapping paper, Capace, Bay Street, Port ...Capace was a family delicatessen owned and operated by Con Talarico in the 1980s, one of the first shops reflecting the gentrification of Port Melbourne. Con was renowned for his friendliness, and for his active role in the community. Con's family also had 'Capace' liquor store, corner of Pool & Lalor. Sold Evans Street house & opened a wine shop in High Street, Prahran for several years. Couldn't buy house in Evans Street back so moved to Williamstown. This wrapper hung in the pantry of donor for 15 years.Wrapping paper from Capace, Italian delicatessen at 173 Bay Street, c1988. Refer cat no. 1936Price written in black inkbusiness and traders, con talorico, capace - port melbourne wine merchant, bay street -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Nail, hand-made
... Functional object... life building materials One hand made nail Functional object ...Dug out of donor's garden at 246 Stokes StreetOne hand made nailbusiness and traders, domestic life, building materials -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional Object - Wrapping paper, La Pancia Allegra, Port Melbourne, 1990s
... Functional Object..., previous name under Con). Functional Object Wrapping paper, La ...Angelo featured items cooked by his sister. This wrap hung in donorr's pantry since 1990s.Two deli wrapping papers from La Pancia Allegra, Italian delicatessen purchasecd from Con Talorico of Evans Street in the 1990s by Angelo ---- and renamed. Ref #1795 - wrap from Capace, previous name under Con).business and traders, con talorico, la pancia allegra, angelo -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Timber planking section, Outfall Timber Drain Reconstruction, c. 1927
... Functional object... Reconstruction Functional object Timber planking section ...This section of timber was cut from a large quantity of the abandoned timber outfall drain during reconstruction by Melbourne Water. Made available to the PMH&PS by Paul Balassone.Section of timber cut from part of the old abandoned timber outfall drain at Esplanade East during reconstruction 2004engineering - canals and drainage, melbourne water -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Horse drawn grader
... Functional object... to the ground, designed to move and level the ground. Functional object ...Yellow and red horse-drawn grader attached to an unpainted wooden pole. Four steel wheels connected into pairs by axles are linked through the long arched metal piece, where a seat, crank, and levers are attached for easy use. The grader itself sits directly below the seat, and consists of a length of metal perpendicular to the ground, designed to move and level the ground. farm, machinery, grader, road making, horse drawn, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Fishing Reel, 1940s?
... Functional object... winder handle (see 0296.2) Functional object Fishing Reel ...E H "Ted" Jenkins was the paraplegic son of Harry Jenkins who bought Churchill Island in 1936 as an interest for Ted. Ted lived on Churchill Island at various times with his nurse Sr Margaret "Jimmy" Campbell, e.g. second world war when they ran a shorthorn dairy farm, and at other times lived in their home in Melbourne. He moved freely around the island in a cart pulled by a Shetland pony and had strong arms for shooting and fishing. The reel suggests he went shark fishing or deer water fishing. Ted was also keen on 'ham' radio, and had many friends from his school who became life-long friends and frequent visitors to him on Churchill Island.Wood and brass (shark?) fishing reel. Probably hand-made. Wound with original cord fishing line. Has separate brass winder handle (see 0296.2)"E H Jenkins 1943" etched on one side. "Click on" etched on one side.ted jenkins, fishing, reel, churchill island, western port, jenkins, margaret campbell, sister campbell, jimmy, campbell -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - fishing reel handle
... Functional object... each end, hole in centre for attaching to reel. Functional ...E H "Ted" Jenkins was the paraplegic son of Harry Jenkins who bought Churchill Island in 1936 as an interest for Ted. Ted lived on Churchill Island at various times with his nurse Sr Margaret "Jimmy" Campbell, e.g. second world war when they ran a shorthorn dairy farm, and at other times lived in their home in Melbourne. He moved freely around the island in a cart pulled by a Shetland pony and had strong arms for shooting and fishing. The reel suggests he went shark fishing or deer water fishing. Ted was also keen on 'ham' radio, and had many friends from his school who became life-long friends and frequent visitors to him on Churchill Island.brass handle with turned wooden handles either end, brass flat and slightly tapered each end, hole in centre for attaching to reel.ted jenkins, fishing, reel, churchill island, western port, handle, jenkins, campbell, margaret, jimmy -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Bag filler and rammer, After 1907
... Functional object..., cylindrical pipe. Functional object Bag filler and rammer JR Barklem ...Galvanised iron with funnel hopper, half covered, rammer underneath, cylindrical pipe.Barklem /bag filler/&/ rammer/ patent registered no 7012galvanised, iron, bag, filler, rammer, tools, tool, farm, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Canvas bucket, rope handle
... Functional object... washer with copper rivets, Separate pocket inside. Functional ...Wooden base, leather reinforced, stitched canvas, inserted rope top, brass eyelets, rope handles, sliced one side, metal with spring clips the other side. Leather washer with copper rivets, Separate pocket inside.canvas, bucket, container, farm, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Hand Auger, late 19th century
... Functional object..., used for making holes in wood or in the ground Functional ...Alexander Mathieson & Sons Ltd ('& Sons', after c. 1890), of the Saracen Tool Works, Glasgow, advertised as 'manufacturers of planes, mechanical, engineering and edge-tools'. They received 'prize medals' at the London, Melbourne and Edinburgh International Exhibitions of 1851, 1862, 1880 and 1886, in their 'quest for perfection in tools'. Mathieson's vast output included specialised craft implements for coopers, ship's carpenters, tinsmiths and wheelwrights. The firm originated when master plane-maker John Manners opened premises in Saracen Lane, Glasgow, in 1792. 4 Alexander Mathieson (c. 1797–1852) took over his business in 1821, which he gave as the foundation date of his firm. He was later succeeded by his son, Thomas A. Mathieson (1822–1899), a prominent Glasgow magistrate and preceptor of Hutcheson's Hospital charitable institution. In 1854, Mathiesons moved to East Campbell Street, and had opened branches in Edinburgh, Dundee and Liverpool by 1876. The third generation comprised Thomas O. and James H. Mathieson (born 1867), the latter being a Glasgow bailie (councillor), whose estate totalled an enormous £150,939 in 1926. Mathieson's hand- and small machine-tools (e.g. bandsaws and beading machines) were exported worldwide, especially their 'heavy duty auger bits used... for boring railway sleepers'. An auger is a drilling device, or drill bit, used for making holes in wood or in the groundMathieson Glasgow (crescent moon trade mark) 2 1/4 " borehand auger, auger, churchill island, farm, woodworking, woodwork, tools -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Pick, Miner's
... Functional object...) electrical tape repair. Painted red, end split. Functional object ...Short top end of head. Commercially made/ Well worn. Handle repaired1) automotive wire 2) electrical tape repair. Painted red, end split. miner, mining, pick, churchill island, tools, farm -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - large hatchet
... Functional object... made cast and forged. One flat side, hammer end. Functional ...Medium length wooden axe handle modern head cast iron. Blacksmith made cast and forged. One flat side, hammer end.hatchet, tools, hammer, blacksmith, blacksmithing, smithing, churchill island, farm -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Bill hook, pre World War 1
... Functional object... blade. Functional object Bill hook ...A billhook or bill hook is a versatile cutting tool used widely in agriculture and forestry for cutting woody material such as shrubs, small trees and branches. A billhook consists of a handle and a blade with a bevelled cutting edge. The blade is curved at the top end to form a hook shape. The handle is virtually always wooden.Rough pine handle with many borer holes. Commercially made (no ID) cast in socket one end, strap iron riveted other end. Cast blade.tools, hook, bill hook, churchill island, farm, iron -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Wire strainer
... Functional object... Functional object Wire strainer ...Cast iron double-springed fence wire strainer, registered and patented in 1916wire, strainer, tool, tools, farm, farming, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Iron bound wooden mallet
... Functional object.... Functional object Iron bound wooden mallet ...Round wooden handle. Large head with metal band at each end. Some paint stains.iron bound, wooden, mallet, tool, tools, hammer, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Paling/shingle splitter's axe
... Functional object.... Socket warped Functional object Paling/shingle splitter's axe ...The splitter's axe was used to cleave timber apart into shingles or palings. A timber handle or haft would have been inserted through the socket. The cast iron blade was placed vertically into the timber end. The blade was then driven into the timber with a rough mallet while the haft was used to guide the split along the grain. As the timber split, the haft could be twisted to lever the two pieces apart. This tool is sometimes called a froe or frow.Machine made, painted black, cast. No handle. Shows signs of use. Socket warpedchurchill island, farm, tool, tools, splitter, splitter's, axe, paling, shingle -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Paling/shingle cutting blade
... Functional object... Functional object Paling/shingle cutting blade ...The cutting blade was used to cleave timber apart into shingles or palings. A haft (handle) would have been attached through the socket giving the tool an L shape. The base of the blade is driven into the timber with a mallet forcing timber into two parts along the grain. Twisting the haft then levers apart the two pieces. This can be repeated until several long strips of timber have been cut from a log. Also called a frow or froe. This tool allowed more accurate and controlled splitting over an ordinary axe and required less force.well used blacksmith made. No handlepaling, shingle, cutting, blade, tool, tools, churchill island, farm -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - log splitting wedge
... Functional object.... Top badly burred over from use. Functional object log ...An agricultural tool used by loggers, or farmers, the log splitting wedge has been used for thousands of years and was originally made from stone. They were either driven straight into the wood or into a previously made incision with the blade parallel to the grain. Using a sledgehammer or other tool hammered onto the flat end, the wedge is forced deeper into the log until the force splits the timber.well used, slight surface rust. Octagonal shaft to collar then wedge. Top badly burred over from use.splitting, wedge, log, lumber, tool, tools, churchill island, farm -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - log splitting wedge
... Functional object... with groove to prevent sticking. Worn top, burred over Functional ...An agricultural tool used by loggers, or farmers, the log splitting wedge has been used for thousands of years and was originally made from stone. They were either driven straight into the wood or into a previously made incision with the blade parallel to the grain. Using a sledgehammer or other tool hammered onto the flat end, the wedge is forced deeper into the log until the force splits the timber.wedge with groove to prevent sticking. Worn top, burred overwood, splitting, wedge, tool, tools, farm, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Adze
... Functional object.... Functional object Adze ...The adze is an agricultural tool, similar to an axe, but the blade is affixed perpendicular to the handle. Used primarily for smoothing or carving wood, the adze can also be used as a hoe. This adze is missing its wooden handle, which may vary in length depending on their particular purpose and can be designed for one handed or two-handed use. Rusted, well worn, blacksmith made with bias on blade. No handle. An adze is a tool similar to an axe.adze, churchill island, farm, axe, tool, tools, blacksmithing, smithing, blacksmith -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Box spanner
... Functional object... Functional object Box spanner ...large box spanner #2 cast; socket for extension. Shows screw marks from castingW E CARY LTDbox, spanner, tool, tools, churchill island, farm -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Box spanner
... Functional object... had welded repair on large end Functional object Box spanner ...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