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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Plaque - Shield, Winnington Grammar School House Shield 1939-1941, Circa 1939
Wooden Shield, engraved with Winners of the House Shield and their Captains for the years 1939, 1940 and 1941 Winnington Grammar School House Shield 1939 Term I Singleton House Captain Joyce Holder Term II Browning House Captain Judith Pearson Term III Browning House Captain Judith Pearson 1940 Term I Ruskin House Captain Joan Pearson Term II Ruskin House Captain Joan Pearson Term III Ruskin House Captain Joan Pearson 1941 Term I Browning House Captain Freda Beninga Term II Singleton House Captain Denise Wood -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Primary School 1987 Class Photo Grade 6, 1987
Grade 6 1987 Back Row L-R: Dean Smith, Rafe Hitchins, Greg Goetz, Nathan Monk, Terry Brown, Andrew Warren, Peter Wah, Darren Poulinakis Front Row: Tracey McBeth, David Joyce, Gary Postlethwaite, Trang Truong, Hanh Truong, Sukaina Razack, Julia-Ann Billingsley, Susan Weaver. Teacher: Mrs A. Irvine -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Primary School 1985 Class Photo Grade 3/4, 1985
1985 GR 3/4: Back Row: David Joyce, Nathan Monk, Greg Gozdz, Rafe Itchins. 2nd Row: Justin Ross, Sean Piertersz, Darren Poulianakis, Leanne Post, Dean Smith, Paul Grbac. Front Row: Carey Postlethwaite, Susan Weaver, Natalie Vorlaufer, Julia Ann Billingsley, Gabby Spragg, Sharon Alcorn. Teacher: I. Marshall -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cooling off at Ringwood Lake Carnival. 1958
3 childrenWritten on back of photograph, "Mail 30/1/58". "Cooling off at Ringwood Lake Carnival. L to R, Richard McNally, Joyce McNally, Mark Sisnen". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School schoolmaster's residence. 1945
The residence was relocated from school number 2242 in Heatherdale Road (Mitcham) south of the railway line to this site in Ringwood Street opposite Charter Street where it adjoined the school when it opened at the corner of Maroondah Highway in 1889. For Rear View of the residence see record 6855Written below photograph, "Old schoolmasters residence - Ringwood St. - 1945". Written on back of one of smaller copies, "Was used as a residence by Mr. D. Broben(?) H.? No2977 for many years. Photo taken by Miss Joyce Russell for J. K. McCaskill. Bedford Rd." -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, poss. 1920
In the photograph are the Rice family, Billy Nixon' family and Charlie Johnston. William Nixon, son of James Nixon and Alice (Roberts) Nixon was married to Ilma Muriel (Cadwallader) Nixon on 2 Apr 1902 in Orbost. They had six children - Llewella Adele (Nixon) King, Sydney William Columbo Nixon, Arthur Harry Nixon, Jack Warton Nixon, Claudine Frances (Nixon) Taylor and Daphne Joyce (Nixon) Menz Damage estimated at £500,000 was caused by the 1934 floods in the Orbost district. This 1934 flood was devastating, destroying a section of the 1922 Orbost bridge, wrecking fences, bridges and roads, dumping silt and debris on the rich river flats and drowning cattle. Note: although this card has the date 1934 written onto the rear, the flood incident depicted most likely dates from 1920 (ref. Weekly Times, Saturday 6 March 1920 p 41 when this photo was printed).This item is a pictorial record of a flood in 1920 (ref. Weekly Times, Saturday 6 March 1920 p41). Snowy River flood are a feature of the Orbost area. These floods cover the rich agricultural land. A black / white photograph / postcard of a group of people standing in floodwaters outside a timber building. Included are young children and babies being held by women. Two boys are holding dogs in front of them.on back - "Billy Nixon's house (now Downys 1991)"orbost - floods - nixon - 1920 -
Cheese World Museum
Photograph, Unknown photographer, The first mechanical milking machine public demonstration in Allansford district, 1905
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No. Photograph tells the story of a special celebration marking the occssion of the demonstration of the first mechanical milking machine on the Ernst Uebergang property Briarwood at Cudgee Victoria. Ernst Uebergang is inside the shed. Reported in Warrnambool Standard 5 June 1905.Photo on badly damaged brown mount board. Image depicts LKG milking machine demonstration. Dignitories, farmers and children present. Two men are inside the shed with two cows. Written on back of photo 'LKG Milking Machine Lawrence Kennedy 1902/ Mr Ernst Uebergang inside shed.'uebergang, dairy industry, rural industry, food manufacture, machinery, lkg, cudgee, briarwood, milking machine, children, cows, dignitories, farmers, bucket -
Cheese World Museum
Plate, 1985 (exact)
This plate was painted for Ray and Joyce Uebergang by Helen McNaughton in 1985. The McNaughton family were sharefarmers on Tooram Park during this period. It was given to Cheese World Museum as part of the collection belonging to the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation.This plate provides an image of Tooram Park at a given period.Bone china plate with a hand painting of "Tooram Park" homestead and cheese factory, Allansford. The roof of the house is red, the walls are green and there is a picket fence in front of the house. The cheese factory is cream. H.McNaughton, 1985 - on the back of the plate 'TOORAM PARK'/ALLANSFORDtooram, tooram park, h mcnaughton, uebergang, allansford, china plates, china painting -
Cheese World Museum
Toilet set, bowl, R Fowler Ltd
Used by the Percy Uebergang family of Tooram Park, Allansford. Cheeseworld museum has a photograph (P0127)of Ray Uebergang, aged approxiamately six months, sitting in this bowl. His twin Joyce is sitting in a striped bowl, also in the collection. Large white china bowl with fluted rim. The scalloped design dips down the sides and into the centre of the bowl.H1809 Trademark: crouched archer R Fowler Ltd Australiauebergang, allansford, tooram park, ablutions, toilet sets, bowls, fowler r -
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Retailing equipment, Hamilton Beach Mfg Co, Milkshake mixer
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This milkshake maker is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.N42 A single beater electric commercial milkshake maker with black lead, mounted on a white 'artificial marble' base with four rubber stops; and straight-sided aluminium mixing container. An extendable metal column (to H44cm) with a side clip attached is used to hold the container. The electric motor is housed in a slotted round metal casing.Hamilton Beach Mfg Co. Builders, Racine, Wisc. Made in USA. Pats Pending. Volts 220-50c. No.4N14412Aallansford, hamilton beach manufacturing company, usa, milkshake maker, milk, retailing equipment -
Cheese World Museum
Stereoscope, George Rose
Part of the Uebergang Collection (H49). This would have been used by Ray and Joyce Uebergang as children during the 1930s.Wooden frame with two-lense metal viewer. The metal viewer is an oval shape with an etched pattern and suede-covered edge. A removable wood and metal attachment has two wire holders for the stereograph cards. There is a folding spindle-shaped wooden handle attached to the base with a metal fitting. The stereograph is housed in a black cardboard box with 'Rose Stereographs' on the lid. The double-image stereo cards are stored separately.Base: PAT'D APR 20 1897 SEP 20 uebergang, george rose, stereoscope, rose stereographs -
Cheese World Museum
Toilet set, bowl
Part of the Uebergang Collection. Used by the Percy Uebergang family in the early 20th century. A photograph of twins Ray and Joyce sitting in bowls is in the collection. Joyce is sitting in this bowl. [P0127]Large cream china bowl with striped decoration on rim and swirling green stripes below. Interior is cream. Part of a matching set containing bowl, ewer, soap dish and toothbrush holder.Base: 1796.2 Side: H1796.2toilet sets, ablutions, bowls, uebergang, allansford, toilet sets, ablutions, bowls, uebergang, allansford -
Cheese World Museum
Book, letter, Percy Uebergang, Percy W Uebergang Letter Book, 1911-1913
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This letter book is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. It relates to his farm at Briarwood, Cudgee. Blue hard covered exercise book with bone-coloured binding and a white label on the front. The pages have blue lines.Copy of Letters/P W Uebergangpercy uebergang, tooram park, allansford, cudgee, letter books -
Cheese World Museum
Diary, Charles H Uebergang Diary, 1984
Charles Henry Uebergang was the grandfather of Ray and Joyce Uebergang and this diary was acquired as part of the Uebergang Collection. The diary notes items about business and family.Photocopied booklet of Business Diary of 'Charles Henry Uebergang of Cudgee' held together with one staple.allansford, uebergang, charles henry, cudgee -
Cheese World Museum
Book, The Kirk at Work, 1932
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This bookis part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. History of the local Allansford charge (group of churches) marking its Diamond Jubilee. The booklet details people and places connected with these churches during that period and contains a number of photographs of early church people.Booklet with grey card cover within a striped border and title and logo of the Presbyterian Church printed in blue. Full title is 'The Kirk at Work in the Allansford Charge. Jubilee History 1862-1932. He hath not left himself without witness'. Motto reads 'Nec Tamen Conservata' -the burning bush that is not consumed.allansford, uebergang, presbyterian church, wangoom, mepunga, nirranda -
Cheese World Museum
Book, The Chislett Story, 1982
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This book is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The Chislett family were early district settlers. The book was compiled for the family reunion held at Allansford on 7 March 1982. Wendy Boyle wrote the preface.Red cardboard covered book with title in gold print within a fine gold border detailing the history of the Chislett family.Family History of George and Hope Chislett and their descendants. 288 [written inside front cover]allansford, uebergang, chislett, george, chislett, hope, boyle, wendy, local history -
Cheese World Museum
Book, Merry and Bright, c1933
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. This book is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.M1704 The book was given to Joyce Uebergang as a Christmas present from her aunt. Children's picture book with full colour cover featuring a yellow border. The front cover shows two Negro children sitting on a gate; the girl is dressed in blue with a yellow headscarf, the boy is dressed in yellow striped trousers, red and white spotted shirt and is playing a banjo. The title 'Merry and Bright' is red with yellow shadowing. The back cover shows two boys in a bedroom boxing one another, together with a wee black and tan dog.To Joyce from Auntie Aggie Xmas 1933/This book belongs to Joyce Uebergangallansford, uebergang, joyce uebergang, children's literature, books, merry and bright -
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Book, Dean & Son Ltd, Away We Go, c1930
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Their children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 and lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. This children's picture book is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The book belonged to Joyce Uebergang, daughter of Percy and Myrtle Uebergang. Uebergang catalogue No.M7 This children's book has a red cardboard cover with a picture of a boy and girl on a tricycle and the title Away We Go in beige and green print. The back cover has an advertisement for Brown & Polson's Corn Flour.Joyce Uebergang [on back cover]allansford, uebergang, children's literature, brown & polson, dean & son ltd, books -
Cheese World Museum
Photograph, Collingwood Ramblers Xmas 1918, 1918
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The Collingwood Ramblers cricket team made trips to Victorian country towns where they would present an evening concert entertainment. Often they would play a cricket match during the day against a team from the particular town they were visiting. Despite the specific dates noted for the tour of the Warrnambool-Camperdown area there are no references to the visit in the local press. There are a number of references in local press to visits elsewhere. A poster publicising the concerts is also in the collection. (D0214)Black & white photograph of a group of 9 men dressed in Pierrot costume and two men in suits. The man in the centre front holds a board with the information 'Collingwood Ramblers, Xmas 1918, Panmure, Cudgee, Allansford, Camperdown'. This was Harold Beard's concert party.allansford, cudgee, panmure, camperdown, collingwood ramblers, cricket, beard, harold, entertainers, clowns, costumes -
Cheese World Museum
Photograph, Edward Herbert Uebergang and Alma Gertrude Schurmann, 1912
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Edward Herbert Uebergang and Alma Gertrude Schurmann were married on 1 March 1912. . Edward, born in 1883 at Cudgee, was the son of Friedrich Johann Uebergang and Pauline Johanna Hillbrick. Alma Gertrude was born in 1882 at Natimuk.They lived in Horsham where Edward, known as Bert, developed a chaff-cutting business servicing the Wimmera and Riverina areas. Their story is recorded in the Uebergang family history pp.200-208. Source: The Uebergang Families in Australia 1848-1985 Edward was a cousin of Percy Uebergang.Sepia photograph of the Uebergang-Schurmann wedding. The bride is standing. She is wearing a lace shawl overlay gown with elbow length lace sleeves and long white gloves. A three tiered floor length veil falls from a circlet of flowers. The groom is seated and is wearing a three piece suit, a high collared shirt and boots.allansford, cudgee, natimuk, horsham, uebergang, edward, schurmann, alma, marriages -
Cheese World Museum
Photograph, Jordan Studio, Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1929, c1929
... -ocean-road Photograph Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1929 Photograph ...The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.K14Photograph of twins Ray and Joyce Uebergang at approximately 3 years of age. Ray is standing beside a table and Joyce stands next to him. Ray is dressed in dark shorts and a light coloured shirt, tie and tiepin, long white socks and button-up shoes. Joyce is wearing a white embroidered frock with a scalloped hemline and short sleeves. She has short socks with garters and button-up shoes.allansford, uebergang, tooram park, ray uebergang, joyce uebergang, jordan studio, warrnambool, liebig street, photographs, children's costume, photography -
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Photograph, Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1926, c.1926
... -ocean-road Photograph Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1926 Black ...The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Black and white photograph of twins Ray and Joyce Uebergang sitting in china bowls on a verandah c.1926. A bar of Rexona soap is in the foreground. The bowls are housed in the Cheese World Museum [No.A0 and A0]. A second copy is stuck on the back of a Tooram Park homestead photograph [No.P0128]allansford, ray uebergang, joyce uebergang, bedroom sets, ablutions, rexona, barnes chemist, warrnambool -
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Photograph, Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1960, c1960
... -ocean-road Photograph Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1960 Studio ...The Uebergang family came from Silesia to Australia in 1848 and were early settlers in the Allansford area. The sons and other descendants also purchased farms in the area. The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992 after which the property was sold. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. The collection of items from their property was put into store for a number of years before being given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The family often re-used, recycled and repaired items and examples can be seen in the museum. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Studio portrait of Ray and Joyce Uebergang standing in front of the draped curtain. Joyce is wearing a floral dress and long coat with matching hat. She has a handbag over her left arm and is carrying gloves. Ray is wearing a double-breasted suit.Ray and Joyce Uebergang (on reverse)allansford, uebergang, tooram park, ray uebergang, joyce uebergang -
Cheese World Museum
Bottle, Stone hot water bottle
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This hot water bottle is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.F61 Brown stoneware cylindrical hot water bottle with dark brown knob at one end used as a handle; a round hole in dark brown on top used to fill the bottle, stopper missing; slightly flattened base to prevent rolling.Uebergang No. F61 (on base) -
Cheese World Museum
Bowl, Colgate's shaving soap
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This shaving soap dish iis part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.F33 Round black Bakelite shaving soap dish with screw-top lid and three small legs; paper label on lid.Colgate's (on centre of lid); COLGATE'S SHAVING BOWL (on base) -
Cheese World Museum
Box, Kirkham dentist box
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This denture box is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Small square cardboard dentist's box with reinforced steel corners on base and lid, for storing dentures; paper label on lid.DR JCV KIRKHAM, DENTIST, WARRNAMBOOL, Phone 207 (on top label); 682 (on base) -
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Kitchenalia, Knife sharpener
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This knife sharpener is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.F 24 A metal device with two sharpening discs enclosed attached to a brown wooden circular base. A U-shaped metal handle angles up from the base. The base has a paper label which has deteriorated and is unreadable. The knife is sharpened by drawing the blade across the central slot.allansford, uebergang, kitchen utensils -
Cheese World Museum
Jug, Willow pattern milk jug
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This milk jug is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.H557 Tall white round china jug with a 'Blue Willow' pattern. The handle has a 'twisted rope' design.H557allansford, uebergang, jugs, food and drink consumption, containers, willow pattern -
Cheese World Museum
Butter printer, J Bartram & Son, c1900
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This butter cutter is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. It was in the early 1900s for hand-use in home dairies or small factories. An example of an early butter packaging machine.Wooden Eureka brand butter printer and weigher with dovetailed corners on the bulk butter box, wooden rollers for moving butter along once cut and wire cutter.Eureka/J Bartram & Son/sole makers Uebergang No. U027butter cutters, uebergang, allansford, dairy manufacture -
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Centrifuge, manual, c1890
The Uebergang family came from Silesia to Australia in 1848 and were early settlers in the Allansford area. The sons and other descendants also purchased farms in the area. The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992 after which the property was sold. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. The collection of items from their property was put into store for a number of years before being given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The family often re-used, recycled and repaired items and examples can be seen in the museum. This Babcock tester is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The Babcock tester was used to determine the butter fat content in milk. Prior to the use of the Babcock test farmers were paid on volume and milk was sometimes watered down to increase the supply to the factory. Once the Babcock test was introduced it provided a consistent means of paying farmers for milk supplied to the factory. The Babcock tester is significant as a scientific means of testing fat content of milk and the subsequent consistent payment mechanism to farmers. This test also provided a means for farmers to identify poor performing cows and upgrade the quality of their herd and subsequent milk supply to the factory.Four tipping metal testing tubes which revolve on a brass base. A winding handle has a wooden grip. The base and arms holding the metal tubes is painted red.OFFICIAL BABCOCK TESTERallansford, dairy farming, dairy industry, dairy processors, babcock test