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Orbost & District Historical Society
ornament, 1893
Top of wedding cake for Hilda Temple and Dr James Kerr on 10th November, 1893.Dr James Kerr visited Orbost on a government vaccinating job and settled there the next year. He married Hilda Temple in 1893. He was Orbost's first resident doctor. Glass and wood display case containing a floral arrangement from the top of a wedding cake .Arrangement is handmade.ornament dr-james-kerr handcraft -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art
Trench art WWIOfficers Hat showing Australian Rising Sun badge at peak. Made from a brass shell case -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - FIELD TELEPHONE, c,1939 - 1945
Item souvenired by of Robert Clarence DERBY VX148150, enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 9.1.1944 age 21 years. Discharged on 22.5.1946 with the rank of Signalman in 19 Australian Lines of Communications, Signals.Brown, leather case with leather straps containing black metal telephone mechanics & bakerlite hand piece.“SIGNAL CORPS US ARMY, TELEPHONE EE-8-A”equipment, telephone, field, us -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Email, Information concerning a Covid Positive Case, 11/04/2022
Staff bulletin informing of a Covid Positive case in the E.J. Barker Library, with instructions for further action if necessary.covid 19, pandemic, library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sculpture - Model Ship, Frances Henty, n.d
The Frances Henty was a clipper ship named after Thomas Henty's wife, Frances. She carried passengers, wool and gold in between London, England and Victoria, Australia until 1869Model of 573 ton Clipper Frances Henty in glass fronted and ends, timber case. Presented as a diarama.Back: Frances Henty Homeward Bound (back)maritime, shipping, hentys -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Pistol Case, n.d
Dark brown leather pistol case, flap closed with brass stud. Leather belt loop on backweapon, pistol, holder -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Stamp Pad, Office Equipment
A rubber stamp needs to be re-inked for each impression (not pre-inked).Used by the office staff of the SECV during construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Slim tin case with hinge lid. Inside the lid is badly marked. The ink pad is deep blue.'Stevens Rubber Stamp Pad / Number Two' on the lid in blue. Inside the lid is the name of the companies but difficult to read.rubber stamp pad, stephens ink pad, office equipment -
Orbost & District Historical Society
programe, 1888
Local land boards were community based "tribunals" consisting of a chairman appointed by the the state government and two(?) local members who were there or their knowledge of local land management practices. These boards were establishe in the mid-late 19th century and generally dealt with disputes about fencing, water rights, general land enquiries and the opening or closing of local roads.This document is a record of local land issues in the late 19th century. A sheet of paper, held together with sticky tape, stating the names of cases to be read by court regarding land. document land-use land-board gregson -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Craft - Ship model, Golden Hind
This is a ship model of the famous galleon the "Golden Hind". About the “Golden Hind” The English galleon “Golden Hind”, a mid-16th century Elizabethan warship, was launched in 1577. It was formerly known as the “Pelican”. The Golden Hind was the flagship of Captain Sir Frances Drake, in which he became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world 1577-1580. Tonnage 100-150 tons Displacement 300 tons [fully loaded] Speed 8-15 knots Armament 22 guns Crew 80 sailors, 10 officers Built Aldeburgh, Suffolk, then moved to Plymouth, Devon in 1576 Type of ship Galleon; multi-decked ship (5 decks), square rigged, 3 masted sailing ship Estimated size Length - 70 feet (21.3m); Breadth – 19 feet (5.8m); Depth – 9 feet (2.7m) The Pelican set sail in 1577 on an expedition sponsored partly by Queen Elizabeth and Sir Christopher Hatten (whose family crest was a golden hind). His companion ships were the Swan, Marigold, Benedict and the Elizabeth. During this voyage, in 1578, Drake renamed the Pelican as the Golden Hind in honour of is patron. Sir Francis Drake [1544 – 1596] brought the Golden Hind home from his circumnavigation of the globe with looted gold, percelain, jewels and cash worth 35,000,000 million pounds in today’s money. It was the largest treasure every captured at that date. Only two ships returned – the “Golden Hind” and the “Elizabeth”. The ship model of the Golden Hind captained by Sir Frances Drake represents the first English circumnavigation of the globe.Ship model of the16th century galleon "The Golden Hind", Sir Francis Drake’s flagship (not in a glass case.) flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ship model, model ship, galleon golden hind 1577, galleon golden hinde 1577, galleon pelican 1577, 16th century galleon, 16th century warship, sir frances drake, captain frances drake, first englishman to circumnavigate the globe -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Ford Magneto Ignition coil, Ford K-W ignition system, 1915 (estimated); Patent dated 1914
Timber case with an A-W patent (7 April 1914) on top and three metal connections on other side."Ford" is inscribed on larger face and "24" on the smaller face of the box. On the metal strip at the top is inscribed "Patented April 7 1914" and in a trade mark is "K-W".ford, ignitition, magneto -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Spectrometer, Serial No.1667
This item was used at the Ballarat School of Mines.It had applications in teaching physics and chemistry - obtaining information about the atomic structure of the light-emitting substance.Spectrometer in wooden case. An optical instrument that employs a monochromatic light source, a prism (missing) and viewing lenses.Serial number: 1667 Manufacturer's and Supplier's namesscientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, labororatory, physics, optical measurement, chemistry, structure of substance -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Milliammeter
Milliammeter in wooden case, with leather range 100-500ma. Semi-circular scale with mirror-backed pointer.Model 155m Serial Number 38783scientific instrument, ballarat school of mines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Post Office Box
Made specially for H.B. Silberberg & Co.Post Office Box (3 arms of Wheatstone Bridge) in a wooden case used at the Ballarat School of Mines. scientific instruments, h.b. silberberg & co., philip harris, post office box -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cuff Links
Picture of owner.RAAF - set of links in black case. Clarence Norman Kneebone Air Force Cadets 1941, Melb.ephemera, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Collection - Medical Box
Case of medical equipment - list of contents included. Items, various. (see also COL021aa for extra photos)equipment, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Rations
Various packs (2) of modern day rations in plastic bag (Pack A now in open display case)equipment, recent, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - SOUVENIR SPOON
Silverplated souvenir spoon in plastic case, Stuart Perfection, medallion reads Inner Wheel in gold and blue.Made in Australia Stuart Silver platedorganization, club/society, inner wheel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Furniture - Display case from J Kitchen & Sons musuem, 1980s
Large glass and metal display case with front sliding glass doors, lockable. From the Kitchen's museumindustry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sphygmomanometer used by Dr Henry William Devlin, 1890s
Donated by Miss Beatrice May Devlin, items that belonged to her paternal grandfather, Dr Henry William Devlin graduated in Medicine from Dublin, worked at the Rotunda hospital, Dublin. He immigrated to Australia and was the first doctor to practice in Parkes NSW.Sphygmomanometer,"Tyco", manufacturer; Short and Mason Ltd London brand, complete and excellent condition in original case. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Surgical scrub brush with storage box used by Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan
Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan worked in the Victorian country town of Casterton as a general practitioner from 1919 until his death in 1977. He also practiced obstetrics. His son, Dr David More O'Sullivan donated his obstetric bag and its contents to the College in 1999. The bag and contents are a unique time capsule of the type of instruments and pharmaceuticals used in the inter-war period.Wooden handled brush with pig hair bristles. With oval shaped metal case consisting of lid and base.disinfection -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Slide rule , Castell
Plastic white rectangular Castell slide rule (271.1) stored in green lined rectangular case (271.2).On slide rule in green font: “Castell” -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Slide rule , Castell
Plastic white rectangular Castell slide rule (271.1) stored in green lined rectangular case (271.2). On slide rule in green font: “Castell” -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Film - DONEY COLLECTION: EIGHT FILM SPOOL CASES
Eight film spool cases Six spools, and two in film cannisters, includes one exposed filmIlford -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Camera and case, Kershaw Eight, approx 1951
Not directly related to Tatura but may be useful as a prop for photographic exhibitions etc.Gifted to Tatura Museum by the Donaldson family.Kershaw Eight - 20 Penguin Folding camera with leather case. Metal clasp and leather shoulder strap. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
CD, Fred Haering Interview, 2006
CD includes interview with Fred Haering about the search for Hugo's Gold (Hugo Wennagel). Hugo hid 23 gold coins in a wall in the house he lived in in Germany before the war. This tells the story of finding the coins, permission given to get them out of Germany, via Tel Aviv to Melbourne and returned to Hugo.CD, yellow lettering. Blue/pink background. Inside a CD case with clear front, black back.fred haering, hugo's coins -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Video, The Templers Celebrate Their 60th, 2001
A VHS tape recording the Celebrations of the 60th Anniversay of Templers in Australia held at Tatura Gold Club on 18 November, 2001Black video tape inside a black plastic case. Blue text. 1 hour 51 mins.ww2, camp 3, communication, video -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Video, Templers in Australia 50th Anniversary. Tatura 1991, 1991
A VHS tape recording the 50th Anniversary of Templers in Australia at Tatura 1991Black video tape inside a white plastic case. Blue text 3 hours 45 mins.ww2, camp 3, communication, video -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Wooden Pencil Case
Donor was former child internee at Camp 3 (father Friedrich "Fritz" Gottlieb Kubler).Hand made wooden pencil case. Lid slides on & off. Large main compartment & smaller compartment.A stylised 'K', painted white, and a flower (orange petals, green leaves), both engraved on lid.tatura, camp 3, handcrafts, woodwork, school, equipment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Cigarette Case, 1940's
Made by POW at Camp 13 MurchisonHandmade wooden inlay cigarette case with sliding interior panel. Inlay on front depicts a rising sun.camp 13, murchison, cigarette case -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Coin Case
Small round silver/tin Coin Case for carrying on watch chain with ring on top. Spring inside.stawell