This item was used at the Ballarat School of Mines during Physics lectures. Wave demonstration apparatus in a wooden frame for benchtop use. scientific instrument, wave demonstraton apparatus, ballarat school of mines, h.b. silberberg & co.

A fluorescent screen seen with an illuminated scale shows the wavelength(s) of entering light. A Cylindrical Quartz Lens is provided to concentrate on the slit light from weak sources. The scale is illuminated by regular white light through a window. Ultra Violet Spectroscope. A black finished device with adjustable aperture in a storage box with eyepiece shield and clamping screw. scientific instrument, balance, spectoscope, ultra violet spectroscope, prism

In 1993 this item was held in the Mt Helen Physics Department Optics Laboratoryc1870 as SMB start date but could be much earlier Student's type Kelvin Bridge Type KB/3R mounted on polished wood, with a range pf 0.000010HM to 0.1 OHM.scientific instruments, kelvin bridge, optics laboratory

Initially made for and used by the military forces. Subsequently acquired (as army surplus equipment?) by the Ballarat School of Mines. Used in Surveying classes.A stereoscope arranged for positioning over a horizontal surface stored in a sturdy grey wood carry case. Spare set of mirrors attached to inside of box lid.scientific instruments, surveying, ballarat school of mines, stereoscope, map reading

Used in the Ballarat School of Mines and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education Physocs Laboratories. Both are predecessor institutions of Federation University Australia. A "late model" manual beam balance, with mechanically applied milligram masses and optically displayed balance point. Built into a resowood frame cabinet. Complete with: .2) light source .3) transformer. Serial Number 98700scientific instruments, surveying, physics, ballarat school of mines, ballarat institute of advanced education, beam balance, balance

According to lecturer in Chemistry, John Murray, this item was principally used by M.K. Aston, lecturer in Chemistry at the Ballarat School of Mines from 1947, and later Head of Chemistry until 1980. This balance was kept in M.K. Aston's office. A sartorius single-pan weighing machine, with optical balance display, in off whote cylindrical housing with domed lid. Front access sliding curved panels. Colour-coded weighing knob either side. Selecta Semi-micro, 100g x 0.01 mg Serial Number 104262m.k. austin, john murray, chemistry, scientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, sartorius, sartorius werke

Used in the Electrical Engineering Laboratories as a source of low frequency signal - for communications. Used by Bill Rofe and Colin Kline.Beat Frequency Oscillator (signal generator) AWA typy 14R7077, Range 0-13 kcycles, in a grey wrinkle-type finish metal box with a leather strap carry-handle on top.scientific instruments, beat frequency oscillator, bill rofe, colin kline

Margaret Bennett was a student at the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. She was Drum Major for the Ballarat Ladies' Pipe Band from c1954-1955.brown, wooden drumsticksThe inscription, in green on both is Premier, Made in England, Kenny Clarke. Also, written on the end of both in faded black marker is M.J.B.highland pipe band, ballarat, pipe band, drum sticks, margaret bennett, ballarat ladies' pipe band, alumni, kenny clarke

The Westphal Balance was used in the Science Department at the University of Ballarat, VictoriaA beam Balance, provided with a submersible body at one end, for determining density of water at different temperatures. Housed in a polished wood box.Calibration table, hand written, inside the box.westphal, balance, water density, liquids, science department, university of ballarat

Used at BIAE in petrology laboratoryAn optical, petrographic, polarizing microscope with a single objective lens in a blonde timber case with key. Black enamel frame, chrome accessories.POS marking on steel plate Olympus Tokyo 202108 engraved on barrel On Box door "P6" engraved labelmicroscope, polarizing microscope, olympus optical co. ltd, ballarat institute of advanced education, petrology laboratory, scientific instrument

This microscope used in SMB/BIAE/BCAE geology laboratoriesOptical Microscope, petrographic type, with 4-lens objective turret. Black enamel frame, chrome-plated accessories. Cream, plastic container with clear plastic speciman jars. Small, brown Reichert case containing objective and glass plate. Housed in a polished wood case. REICHERT, ser. No. 273065 Inside storage box "3" in red marker pen. On microscope frame a self-adhesive sticker "Ballarat CAE Geology". Also riveted to base frame a label "Supplied by H.B. Selby & Co Pty Ltd, Australia". Inside carry case door a card giving visual magnifications.microscope, reichert, selby, laboratory

Used in the Electrical Department at the University of Ballarat, VictoriaBlack metal lampMaker's metal label. Hand written "NIEDERVOLT LAMPE" on baseniedervolt lampe, scientific instruments, low voltage, electrical, engineering, phillips globe, lamp, 5 volt globe, carl reichert, optische werke c. reichert

This generator is associated with James Oddie, and possibly Henry Sutton. Early Grey generatorelectricity generator, ballarat power station, ballarat electricity supply

Used at the Ballarat School of MinesTwo beam balance with a 17cm arm, in a timber and glass case. The balance is made by Oertling specially for H.B. Selby and Co. Ltd. On the base of a drawer is the maker and date - possible John Wright 27/5/20. He was their most prolific maker. Serial number 16903 on left side of base. balance, scientific instrument, oertling

This balance was used at the Ballarat School of Mines. A two-pan beam balance, mounted on a wood base board. Housed in a timber-framed glass-sided cabinet. Aluminium pans. No balance weights. 25.5 beam length.33439 on back of beam support. Small plate on top of door: Townen and Mercer, Sydenybalance, scientific instrument, oertling

Used for survery at the Ballarat School of Mines for Civil and Mining classes.A surveying level. Longitude and transverse bubbles, magnet, compass. External focussing. Twin vertical inclined hair lines. Four levelling screws. Objectove lens with dust shield. Fits tripod cat. no. 04132thodolite, surveying, ballarat school of mines, w.m. drummond, civil engineering, mining engineering, scientific instruments

Used in the mid-seventies in petrology laboratories of BIAE.A petrographic optical microscope, with three objected lens turret. Black enameled frame, chrome components. Blonde polished wood storage box.TOWER No 19621. On frame self-adhesive sticker: "Ballarat CAE GEOLOGY"ballarat cae geology, microscope, petrographic microscope, scientific instruments, lens

This item was used at the Ballarat School of Mines. Francis Abbott was a watchmaker from Manchester. He arrived in Tasmania as a convict in 1845, and was granted a ticket of leave in 1849. He died in 1883.A theodolite in a timber boxEngraved Abbott Hobart Town Varley Londontheodolite, scientific instruments, francis abbott, abbott hobart town, varley london, convict

Used for electrical experimentsBlack metal cage with curved mesh top. Three rows of ceramic resisters supporting wire elements. Two red terminals at one end. Red label - 30 OHMS, 4A A MAX on endMetal plate on top - "Leitz - Wetzlar 230 volts 7 amp"load resister, electrical, volts, ceramic resisters, wire elements, leitz-wetzlar, amperes, omhs

Used to teach physics students - introduction to principles of electric powerA teaching / demonstration model with large scale and transparent panels. Polished wood frameBlack tape on front panel - "PHYSICS"scientific instrument, physics, electric power, voltmeter, ammeter

The Panphot was the first truly universal stand for photomicrography. Leitz Panphot Biological Microscope photographic equipment kit light source. This is a rare edition Leitz Panphot geared for biological use, and includes a metallurgical vertical illuminator with many many accessories.Name of manufacturer - Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Serial Number - 493156leitz panphot, camera microscope, science equipment, 35 mm camera, filament and arc lamps, optical equipment, bellows, bellows camera, ernst leitz, wetzlar

Circa 1870, “Estey”, American-made, small Harmonium, (commonly known as a Gospel Organ). Initially purchased by Mr John Box, This example folds up into a small wooden case. It was often borrowed and could frequently be seen on the roadside, waiting to be picked up by horse and cart for delivery to a place of worship, often a local hall or private home. This organ was donated to the Baptist Church in the 1920s, from the estate of John Box, and was in constant use. This 'Estey' harmonium belonged to the local Bentleigh Baptist Church, Vickery Street, Bentleigh. It was often borrowed for delivery to a place of worship, often a local hall. There was also a “Methodist Mission to Chinese”, located in Lydia Street, Bentleigh, where the Methodist religion was taught to those interested Chinese. Pioneer settlers welcomed the support and fellowship provided by their gatherings for regular religious worshipCirca 1870, “Estey”, American, small Harmonium, (commonly known as a Gospel Organ). This example folds up into a small, wooden case so that it could be easliy transported to Religious Servicesmoorabbin, harmonium, baptist church, pioneers, settlers, bentleigh, worship, mckinnon, cheltenham, organs, estey, methodist mission

Pedal Organ. Possibly belonged to Oscar Flight (Snr). Oscar Flight was a well known and Highly respected Musician in Bendigo. Lived at 44 Carpenter St, Quarry Hill. The father of The Engineer/Surveyor Lt Oscar Thomas Flight. Pedal Organ. This is a “Two Pedal” organ with a 50 Ivory Key, keyboard. The woodwork is relatively good condition. Across the front of the organ and just above the Keyboard are the words “Aucher Freres - Paris'' Lt Oscar Thomas Flight, No 2 Squadron AFC Lt Flight was a 20 year old university student from Bendigo, Victoria when he enlisted in the AIF and embarked for overseas as a Sapper (service number 3018) with the 5th Field Company Engineers (FCE) from Melbourne on 24 November 1915 aboard HMAT Ceramic. After serving in France with the 5th FCE, he transferred to the AFC on 28 August 1917 and graduated as a pilot on 22 January 1918. After being posted to France on 27 February 1918, he was captured on 28 March 1918 and held as a POW in Germany until repatriated to England on 13 December 1918. Lt Flight arrived back in Australia on 7 April 1919. Oscar Flight served as a lieutenant in the Second AIF.person, individual, oscar flight

Originally part of the HMAS 'Paluma' launched for QLD Marine Defence Force in 1884 before being transferred to the Commonwealth Naval Forces 1901. Gunnery training ship attached to Williamstown Depot.Binnacle with iron correcting spheres at each side (painted red, Port, and green, Starboard) and clinometer below compassCoach Spring Suspension 7710paluma, navigational instruments, magnetic compass, defence, shipping, gunboat, queensland

Kalbe’s Imperial Accordion Made in Germany. Ten metal keys on right hand side; on left hand side two metal keys for bass chords and one key for the bellows. Case of black polished wood, bellows has nine folds. Nickel plated markings on corners of bellows read "Imperial Accordion, made in Germany, trade mark" with images of two fouled anchors. The accordion is in working condition. A cleaning brush is included.musical instruments, keyboard, button accordion

Ebonised wooden bagpipes chanter with silver plate adornments engraved with Scottish thistles and wording Bendigo Caledonian Society 1859musical instruments, wind, bagpipes

Bakelite douche, consisting of three sections and two caps. Can be disassembled for cleaning.