Slates were used in the junior grades at primary school probably from the 1900's to the early 1940's. The children wrote on the slate with a special slate pencil. A small slate framed with wood and a piece of string through a hole at the top and knotted.school, education, teaching, writing, george evans collection

Children used wooden rulers, before plastic rulers were manufactured, during their lessons. Sometimes they were given away in 'showbags' at Agricultural Shows. This is why some have advertising on them.A piece of wood measuring 12 inches (imperial) or 30 cms, marked on both side for use in different measuring activities at school.ruler, school, education, george evans collection

These nibs were used by children in school when they used pen and ink to learn to write.A small cardboard box containing approximately 60 pen nibs.schools, george evans collection

Children would have used this object to erase their mistakes in their work during class. It would have been carried in a pencil case.A piece of brown rubber used to erase mistakes written in pencil"Ormiston/Lyceum/PENCILschools, education, george evans collection

This object was used to distribute free milk to primary school children during the early 1950's. This distribution of milk was a means of ensuring the children had some way of obtaining milk. Each bottle held 1/3 of a pint of milk.A small glass bottle used to hold a third of a pint of milk.on shoulder "THIRD PINT MILK..."schools, education department, george evans collection

This object was used to distribute cream in shops during the 1950's - 1960's.A small glass bottle used to distribute creamon shoulder "HALF PINT...."houses, businesses, george evans collection

This green cloth bound book was used as a fourth grade reader in primary schools from 1965. It was a revised edition of earlier reader.A green cloth bound book used as a fourth grade reader."Gather Round..."education department, schools, george evans collection

This magazine was printed with information about the Australian Red Cross activities and used for publicity.A small twenty page magazine featuring the activities of the Ausstralian Red Cross.1950s, red cross, george evans collection

The flash bars were slotted into a clip on the top of an Instamatic Camera and other small cameras used in the 1960's and 1970's. The flash bars provided a flash light attachment for those cameras.A packet of flash bars which provide the flashlight attachment for Instamatic Cameras. The packet contains five flashlights. On the packet there is a picture of a boy in a red T-shirt holding a Snoopy doll. there is also a Coles price tag for $2.88 on the packet."SYLVANIA/FLASH BR/SYLVANIA"1970s, photographers, george evans collection

The cream plastic telephones replaced the black telephones of a similar design in the early 1980's. They were used throughout Australia until the mid 1990's when the wall units and touch phones were introduced.A plastic cream telephone with a dial and receiver which sits on top of the unit. The telephone unit has a fawn cord with a plug which is fitted into the wall."TELECOM AUST..."telecom, telstra, george evans collection

The blouse made from a man-made fibre which resembled linen and trimmed with crochet motifs and edging was fashionable during the early 1970's. They were often worn with batik printed skirts.A cream linen blouse with three pin tucks and a crochet band on either side of the centre front opening. There is a shell pattern crochet border around the square neckline and across the hem of the short sleeves and around the bottom of the blouse. There are two darts in the back. there are five brown buttons down the centre front."Made in the/PHILIPPINES/..."1970s, clothing and dress, george evans collection

Navy cotton, white pinstripe. Straight cut, short set-in sleeves, patch pocket on left breast. Front closure to midriff with two black four-hole buttons. Soft shirt-style collar. Shirt tail longer than front.Nonecostume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection

Provenance unknownWoman's bust-bodice in white cotton. Fastens at back with ten pairs of hooks and eyes. Has metal hook on elastic hanging from left back.Satin ribbon label printed with blue ink "Venus Maiden Shape" next to fastening. Stamped inside left back in black ink "12548".costume, george evans collection

Provenance unknownWhite cotton shape (triangular with two curving flaps).Nonecostume, george evans collection

Thought to be used for measuring liquids in retail premises by Council Inspectors, Weights and Measures. Used by Shire of Bulla and donated by Hume City Council when amalgmation took place.Tapered metal container with spout and handle used for measuring liquids.on spout "crown/16/91..."shire of bulla, george evans collection

This iron is from Bayview Farm, Diggers Rest and believed to have been used there.Flat based irons were used to iron clothes and other items prior to electric irons being invented and electricity being connected to houses. They were used mainly in the 1800's and early 1900's.Heavy flat based iron with handle. Inscriptions on front, tapers from wide back to rounded point at front.on point of iron "6" on front "SILVESTER'S/PATENT..."cullinan, c, diggers rest, george evans collection

Thought to be used for measuring liquids in retail premises by Council Inspectors of Weights & Measures Department of Shire of Bulla and donated by Hume Council when amalagmation of Councils took place.Tapered metal container with pouring spout and handle used for measuring liquids.on side "1 GALLON" on spout "crown/15 91/VIC"shire of bulla, george evans collection

Hung in Post OfficeWooden red painted background with silver and black painted words. Wire on back for hanging."POST HERE/A.I.F.STAMPS/FIRST DAY COVERS"post offices, george evans collection

This is a black and gold metal coaster with the State of Victoria's Coat of Arms and Victoria 150 printed on the front to commerate Victoria's 150 anniversary in 1986. It has a blue backing.A metal coaster made to commerate the State of Victoria's 150th AnniversaryThe State of Victoria's Coat of Arms/Victoria 150victorian state government, george evans collection

Letter stating Resolution by Citizens of Sale passed at a meeting regarding high prices of food and sent to various Councils.Small printed letter from Town Clerk of Borough of Sale"Borough of Sale/Dear Sir/ I have the honour..."1910s, shire of bulla, george evans collection

Words and music of popular song about Red Cross Nurses during World War 1.Music book, yellow background with Red Cross Nurse holding vase of flowers on front cover. Three loose pages. 407 $1 written in pencil on front. In fragile condition.front "The/Rose of No Man's Land/ words by..."music, red cross, world war 1, george evans collection

Words and music of popular song written in 1915 regarding the First World War. Proceeds of sale of this song given to Australian Red Cross.Black and white copy of music and words. Australian and British flags on front. Two names written on front indistinguishable. Four pages."One Hundred Thousand/More!/Patriotic Song..."1910s, red cross, music, world war 1, george evans collection

This paper roll holder would have been used in a retail premises. Large brown paper rolls were able to be cut to any length for wrapping goods.Two wooden bevelled pieces, narrow piece on top wider piece on bottom with steel support ends and moveable centre piece screwed to wood pieces. Steel ends have "U" shaped holder in inside at centre.Steel ends have two raised diamond patterns. "24in CLARENCE 24in"shops, george evans collection

Produced for use in the CIP(City Improvement Program) 2000 and worn by Staff and school children on Community Participation Day, 15/11/2000 as part of "Improve Our City Week" CIP was initiated in 1999.White T-shirt with blue, green, yellow and white logo for Improve our City Week on front and back."Participation/ Hume/Improve/Our City/Week"hume city council, george evans collection

Used on Sheep Farm in Coleambally, NSW to mark sheeps ears with that particular farms brand. Used approximately 1960.Steel spring handle with one side having brand cut out and other side brand protruding to fit together when squeezed. Hole in one handle."W.JNO BAKER" "BAKER"farm implements, farming, george evans collection, 1960s, sheep, farms

This item was used by women to enhance their figure (body) and held their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960.Flesh coloured leaf and flower embriodered cotton material corset with stays, elastised inserts and full length hook and eye closure. There is a small attached inner control with stays, elastised and hook and eye closure. Four suspendersManufacturers tag "Liberty/Made in Australia..."clothing and dress, george evans collection

This item was used by women to enhance their figure (body) and hold their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960.Pink floral embriodered cotton material corset with stays, elastised inserts, metal hook and eye closure, two lace-up sections with elastic straps and metal buckles, four suspendersTag "Gross/Support"clothing and dress, george evans collection

This item was used by women to enhance their figure (body) and hold their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960.White elasticised and satin material corset with stays, metal hook and eye and four suspenders."Jenyns/Patent..."clothing and dress, george evans collection

A book with printed perforated pages to send one half to owner of property demanding outstanding payment of rates prior to Council taking possession of land.A mottled blue and brown hard cover book with black spine. Printed and handwritten pages. Printed pattern very worn on front and back covers."Shire of Bulla/Notice of Intention..."1890s, shire of bulla, george evans collection

A hand written in ink record of the Minutes of Council meetings of the Shire of Bulla between 21st September 1882 and 19th February 1891.A Green and red covered hard cover book. Blue, brown, green mottled pattern inside front and back covers. Handwritten in ink details of meetings. Some handwriting in pencil."21st Sept. 1882/Minutes of Ordinary Meeting..."1880s, shire of bulla, george evans collection