This cheese cutter was made and used by an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c 1900Early settler families in Moorabbin Shire were self sufficient making their own tools , kitchen equipment, and clothing while they established market gardens, dairy farms , poultry farms, orchards and flower nurseries. Each family had a 'house cow ' to provide dairy products of milk, cheese, cream and butter.A wooden frame with wire cross pattern for cutting cheesecheese cutter, equipment, box cottage, dairy

Important tool especially for infantry and used for range of purposes while in the field.Machete was a versatile tool for soldiers but infantry in particular. It assisted with negotiating through thick scrub, various cutting usages; also assisted, with shovel, in digging usages. Machete: metal blade, wooden handle with wrist strap; sharpening stone; canvas holder for machete with pouch to contain sharpening stonevietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Black army boots similar to general issue in the Vietnam war.Good footwear was critical within the general climate of Vietnam varying from very dry to very wet and considerable humidity.Army boots, black; make: HiTest; size 9.On sole - Hi Test.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Field cutlery for use on patrol.Such items had great relevance to soldiers whilst 'ón patrol'; they facilitated some comfort ie food in often strenuous and tiring circumstances and for many...was their first foray into cooking.Army issue of field cutlery set comprising knife, fork spoon with clip. Made of metal. Each piece is 160 longClip: 7360-66-014-47c7; fork: ca 66, dd; knife: spoon: mcl 171. vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

The pieces represent the type of cutlery utensils issued to Defence Forces over a wide range of conflicts.Significant in respect to being an example of the types of equipment etc that was used during many conflicts including (likely) the Vietnam War.Era of usage is undetermined. Cutlery set, for use in base, comprising knife, fork and spoon, made of metal. Given the different markings on the pieces and the different aging colours, it is likely that this is not a set but notwithstanding that appearance, they still represent the standard issue of cutlery to the Armed Forces for use 'ín base'.Both the fork and spoon have Rising Sun imprinted onto the handles; plus the fork has two half moon swirls at the end of the handles. The knife has a twin line border on the handle. Additionally, the fork has nickel and silver, sheffield england on reverse of the handle.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Army Issue kit bag for carrying personal goods eg when re-posted; used by JP Redfern, National Serviceman 19** to 19** including his Vietnam Service.Personally significant to owner but with y a like significance to all soldiers who also used same type kit bag.Army issue Kit Bag, olive drab colour, made of light canvas material; with name and Service number.Name: Redfern JP; Service No. 3791313; yellow dash for colour identificationvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Soldiers required to take preventative measures to minimise contacting malaria and use of repellant onto clothing was critical.Equipment such as this item can have great significance to some soldiers.Empty small bottle of insect repellant, clothing: 3 fl. ozs; army green bottle.Usage instructions. Dept of Defence symbal.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

The back pack and webbing was the infantry soldiers 'house on feet'; whilst on patrol, he carried all that was required for days/weeks at a time with some re-supplies during the course of time sometimes; it was common practice to slide into the backpack whilst prone on the ground and then slowly turn and rise to standing as the most convenient of loading up.Despite the effort required to patrol long distances with a heavy load, many soldiers had a close affinity with the backpack and webbing as it provided him with comefort and necessities during an Operation.Standard issue of infantry back pack and webbing kit for carrying of day-to-day needs whist on patrol or other duties. Contents included, but not limited to (and In no particular order): food, clothing, cooking utensils, water, spare ammunition, arms, maintenance tools, hootchie/mosquito net, personal items, machete; six pieces in total.Pic 01: Backpack Front Pic 02: Backpack Rear Pic 03: Belt with full compliments: ammunition pouch x 2, water bottle x 2, bumpack x 1 Pic 04: Bumpack in isolationvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Trenching tool was an intrinsic part of the soldiers kit in the field.The tool was of vital assistance to the soldier in the field. Variously employed as a shovel or a pick to dig a trench, a toilet, drainage for rainwater, as a machete on occasions.Wooden handle with metal blade and spike; blade and spike swiveled out to be used but folded for carry. Some indecipherable markings but included a pointed arrow and some model or serial numbers.vietnam, vietnam war, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

The wallet was issued to some Australian soldiers in Vietnam and its waterproof characteristic was essential in a very wet environment.Significant to the soldier as it protected largely, irreplaceable documents and/or pictures.Made of a flexible plastic material, colour is Olive Drab and has sufficient capacity to carry smaller documents and protect same from moisture.Printed onto the item: V44/Made in Australia/1945/D, arrow upwards symbol D/F, arrow upwards 12.vietnam, vietnam war, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Item issued to "Henry Campbell Smyth", No. 3792681. National Serviceman, served Vietnam with HQ 1 ATF 8.8.68 - 8.10.68 and 1 ALSC 9.10.68 - 5.9.69. Held the rank of Private.Army trunk, steel rectangular shape, lockable, hinged lid with two chains re opening. The lid and one end painted yellow with black stencilled lettering on both. Handle on each end.On the lid "3792681 - Pte H.C. SMYTH - 5 Dungey Ave - Bendigo Vic - C/- MFO SYDNEY - VT8293 - WT103 - CV5" On end "3792681 - PTE H, SMYTH - 5 DUNGEY AVE - BENDIGO - VIC - C1 - MFO - SYDNEY"henry campbell smyth, equipment, trunk, army

The “Hulse Company” made leather belts in Australia..1) GREEN ENAMEL WATER BOTTLE. THE CAP IS A STEEL ONE WITH A "BAYONET" LUG. A SMALL STEEL CHAIN HOLDS CAP TO BOTTLE. THIS IS SMALLER THAN STANDARD BRITISH PATTERN. .2) CARRIER LEATHER WITH STRAP. THE STRAPS AROUND BOTTLE ARE 25MM WIDTH. THE SHOULDER STRAP IS 50 MM WIDE. LEATHER IS BROWN. THE 50 MM STRAP HAS A BRASS ADJUSTING BUCKLE.The Broad belt has several: “Holden (?) (FRE) 1913”. The name "HULSE" is stamped twice on the belt strap.equipment, water bottle, army, passchendaele barracks trust

Item issued to "Henry Smyth" 3792681. Refer Cat No. 9561 for his service history.Blanket cover, green colour nylon, has press studs to hold blanket in.On label - "Conlons Australia - 1966 ^ 7210-66-011-5816".henry campbell smyth, equipment, blanket, cover

Items issued to "Henry Smyth", 3792681. Refer Cat No. 9561 for his service details.Four set kit. 1. Webb belt, green with keepers and buckles. 2. Water bottle carrier, green colour, wool lined has two press studs. 3. Cup, canteen, steel with folding handle, kidney shaped. 4. Water bottle, plastic, kidney shape, screw top lid.1. Stamped on "BELT/PISTOL M19-6". 2. Stamped on in black, cover, water canteen - M - 1956 FSN 8465-577-4926-3-". 3. Stamped on "K-G-LUKE -MELB - 8465-50-242-7849 - 1968 -^. 4. Stamped on "1965 ^ - 8565 -71-198-8703"henry campbell smyth, kit, equipment, webbing

"Kenneth Clement Norman PROCTOR" VX105215. Enlisted 27/08/1942. Discharged 26/01/1945. Rank Sgt, B Coy 38th Bn.Khaki webbing belt with a trace of green colouring, with brass clasp buckle and brass sliding keepers. At the back of the belt there are two brass webbing attachment points. On the inside of the belt there are sewn in inserts for waist adjustment and the attachment of extra webbing."K. PROCTOR VX105215"passchendaele barracks trust, kenneth proctor, webbing belt, equipment

Blackened waist webbing belt with polished brass clasp fittings and brass adjusting keepers. There are additional webbing buckles sewn onto the belt. The belt has been blackened.Very faint markings "521 GRAN ?ED".passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, blackened, equipment

Possibly William Ernest BRIDDICK NX50155. Enlisted 20.6.1940. Discharged 18.12.1945.Belt webbing, was khaki in colour but has since been blackened, the brass fittings are in poor order."NX50155". Mixed blackened out markings, "...IP?"passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, equipment, uniform

Light brown (mid-tan) duffle bag. The bag is long and narrow and made of heavy cotton. The bag is used for carrying personal items. The draw cord is missing, there are a series of brass eyelets around the top opening. the cord when drawn closed can be used as a carrying device.On outside, "V246172 HOLMES J A" On inside, "T. EVANS 1949".passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment, personal

Duffle bag is long and narrow and made of heavy cotton and is used for carrying personal items. The bag has a top draw cord which threads itself through a series of brass eyelets. The cord whn closed can be used as a carrying device. the bag colour is off white and features black stencilled markings."VX58242, KIRK J L, 61468" (requires interpretation), "92664" On base, "92664, VX58242 KIRK J. L". "Blackened out "61468?"passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment, personal

Long light brown duffle bag, used for carrying clothing and small to medium personal items. A rope threads through a series of brass eyelets around the top of the bag and when closed substitutes as a carry shoulder strap. The bag is missing the rope.Very faded inside markings - "J.T.D. D^D 1950"passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, duffle bag, personal

Dark brown duffel bag, long and narrow, the bag is made of a heavy cotton and is used for carrying personal items. The bag is missing the top draw cord. There are a series of brass eyelets around the top opening. The cord when closed can be used as a carrying device.In black stencil, "M. TX D^D 1953" passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment, personal

Light brown duffle bag. The bag is long and narrow and made of heavy cotton. The bag is used to carry personal items. There are a series of brass eyelets around the top opening. The draw cord is threaded through these eyelets. When drawn closed the cord can be used as a carrying device.Outside of bag "NORTH - ROSS (very faint). Inside of bag "R.O. Retchford 2/700011" passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment, personal

Blackened webbing bayonet frog, upper section has a loop for belt fitting plus a small loop to fit over the bayonet handle. Bottom section has two wide loops to fit the bayonet scabbard.passchendaele barracks trust, bayonet, frog, equipment

Blackened Rifle Webbing Sling used to carry a rifle over the shoulder, attachments on the end of the webbing sling clip onto an attachment on the rifle.passchendaele barracks trust, rifle, sling, equipment

Khaki webbing harness for a water bottle. There is an over the shoulder carry strap fitted with brass length adjustments.passchendaele barracks trust, harness, water bottle, equipment

'Newspaper clipping 'BCV-8 FIRST -Television Station , Bendigo / D1839 / 'Advertiser ' Photograph showing arrival of the first of two crates containing television transmitter equipment - sign on crate says 'Bendigo makes history …Australian made Television Transmitter …Amalgamated Wireless (A'sia ) Ltd …'/ Article says this was is the first country television station to install technical equipmentvictoria, history, friendly society, friendly societies 1876

Newspaper clipping 'BCV-8 FIRST -Television Station , Bendigo / D1839 / 'Advertiser ' Photograph showing arrival of the first of two crates containing television transmitter equipment - sign on crate says 'Bendigo makes history …Australian made Television Transmitter …Amalgamated Wireless (A'sia ) Ltd …'/ Article says this was is the first country television station to install technical equipmentbendigo, newspapers, bendigo advertiser, 'bcv-8 -television station , /…amalgamated wireless (a'sia ) ltd

Three red covered auction catalogues for a sale of electrical mining machinery, 20 head battery, plant, mine building, equipment and stores held on 3rd to 6th February, 1964 at the Morning Star Gold Mine at Woods Point, Victoria. Some descriptions of electrical equipment, plant and buildings. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - morning star gold mine, j h curnow & son, lane printing pty ltd

Memorandum, half foolscap sheet, on Tramway Board Melbourne letterhead, dated 8/1/1920 to all line managers titled "Car Lighting" advising the Mr T Dawe will give instructions to Batterymen in the operation of the motor generator equipment and car lighting equipment. Signed by the Secretary, W. Strangward using a stamp. Two copies pinned together.trams, tramways, tramway board, cable trams, batterymen, depots, tram equipment