Photo shows steam-boiler equipment left to middle of photo. Three iron chimneys stand above and to the left of the boiler. Another boiler is supported by stone blocks on the right of the photo. A section of board-walk appears in the bottom left.quarrying, heatherlie

This certificate of title is a record of interests and rights affecting land owned by James Nixon of Orbost, sawmiller. James Nixon was a significant and influential citizen of Orbost's early years.A certificate of title of land -black print on white paper. It has a red stamp dated -"23 Sep 1895" overstamped with "fee 20/-" in black. It is signed "Edward Davies(?) Duncombe (?). at the bottom is a diagram of the block shaded in blue ink.nixon-james land certificate-of-title

This foot-powered treadle machine could be used to manually operate many devices such as a sewing machine or spinning wheel. Treadle machines were used to power sewing machines, dental drills, lathes, spinning wheels and saws The machine is mounted on a board to demonstrate treadle operation.This mounted, smoothly working treadle machine demonstrates the treadle mechanism that was used in the early 20th century to power mechanical devices and in turn to save time, energy and money. The treadle was used in domestic and industrial environments. The Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village has two treadle-operated dentist's drills, a treadle sewing machine, a saw, a lathe and a treadle paper numbering machine.Treadle-powered machine; a black painted metal wheel with four curved spokes, connected to a wooden treadle. The height of the wheel is adjustable. The mechanical device is mounted on a thick rectangular wooden block. The working treadle mechanism turns smoothly. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, treadle machine, manual machine, foot treadle, display treadle, treadle, demonstration, education, working model

Heyfield Butter Factory Company opened in 1891, and became a co-operative in 1892. It was a major employer in the town, and provided an outlet for local dairy farmers. It amalgamated with Traralgon and Yarram Co-operatives in 1960 to form South Eastern Milk products, which in turn amalgamated with Gippsland Consolidated Milk in 1971 to form Gippsland Amalgamated Milk. In 1973 Gippsland Amalgamated Milk became part of Murray Goulburn, who closed the Heyfield Butter Factory in May 1973. One enquiry to a resident, who arrived there in 1948, suggested this may have ceased being used before that date, or was not available locally.This wrapper is of historical significance as an example of the packaging and promotion of the main product from the Heyfield Butter Factory and Electricity Supply Company. This factory was a major employer and economic influence in the Heyfield District from 1891 to 1973, with the buildings still being an important component in the landscape of the town.Three butter wrappers for one pound blocks of Heyfield Creamery pasteurised butter. This is waxed paper, cream-coloured and pre-cut. One panel has "Cream of the Gippsland Pastures", the others are printed with the name of the factory and other detaildairy factories

No 28 Camp Hospital TaturaBlack and white photograph of seven No 28 Camp Hospital staff pictured beside the Adminstration Block. Left to Right: Sgt "Blosson"; Sgt ?; Sister N Hamilton; Pte Mulrogue; Cpl (stores); Pte Malick; Sgt Sarsfieldtatura, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, 28 camp hospital, hamilton,

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a dado pattern. Three colour, repeat pattern of facing squirrels in brown on a green ground, bordered top and bottom in a brown on yellow design. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. Inscribed verso: No.14decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history, wallpapers -- dados

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, repeat pattern of inward and outward storks surrounding a Celtic knot in dark blue on a paler blue ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, repeat pattern of lions and rose bushes above the letters SS in a knot design in burgundy on a red ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

Past Yarrawonga business promotional itemSmall thermometer (broken - missing centrepiece). Glass on metal backing with fahrenheit temperature onleft hand side - 30 - 120degrees Right hand has words indicating freezing heat, blood heat. All mounted on a wooden blockG & G (A/Asia) Numbers and words - "A K Simpson, Drapery, Boot, Shoe, Mens Establishment of Yarrawonga

Dwelling relocated from New Works area 1919c by Joe Coate, at same time as 'Old Church House'.Colour photograph of a private residence in Church Street, showing a timber cottage with a gable roof, rear extension, veranda across front and west side. Old Church House also in image on adjacent block. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study

Block mounted, colour photograph from a slide, scanned and reproduced on an A3 size sheet and mounted on a foam backing of No. 26 in Wendouree Parade mid 1990's. Very dark. From a photo/slide from Warren Doubleday.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, btm, tram 26

Many images from by Arthur Pulfer copied to slides. Fifteen Slides of the Bendigo Easter parade, includes the Bendigo Show, Rosalind Park Sound Shell and lookout; One Tree Hill Lookout and Williamson Street Toilet Block.history, bendigo, james lerk collection, bendigo easter parade, bendigo conservatory, one tree hill lookout, marching girls bendigo, brass bands bendigo, bendigo rosalind park

Block and tackle hook with frame for two pulleys. (pulleys missing) hook rotates in metal pin (as designed), but metal pin rusted into frame; surface rust all over. Composed of three sheets of steel connected by belts to hook.

Depot table sheet or block - roneo or spirit duplicated, printed on card - for Anzac Day 25-4-1984, Kew Depot - shows the various runs and crew tables for the day, has an index and notes. Two copies held.trams, tramways, table cards, kew depot, drivers, anzac

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of per way works car No. 15 being used to transport brake shoes (blocks) around the depot. Being loaded at Preston Workshops. 16/4/1968Keith Kings stamp and number "21-36", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB No. 15 (ex Q 198) being used to transport brake shoes around the depot. Being loaded at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, work trams, brake blocks, tram 15

Black and white photo of W5 831, inbound route 48, Whitehorse Road or Mont Albert Road, passing a large cleared block of land. Tram has the destination of city. Photo by Mark Plummer late 1960's.Has the "Mark Plummer" stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, mont albert, tram 831

In 1973, the planning for the Dunvegan Estate in North Macleod was well under way, with some residential blocks owned and developed by the Housing Commission of Victoria (later the Ministry of Housing).News clipping, black and white text.dunvegan estate macleod, north macleod, housing commission of victoria, ministry of housing victoria

James Hansen was adopted by Francesca and Louis Schwerkolt. When Francesca died she left him two blocks of land and a house in Deep Creek Road Mitcham.Black & white photograph of James Hansen, fostered son of Francesca Schwerkolt. He is standing on a chair, is dressed in a coat and short pants and is wearing a white collar.Jimmy Hansen c1916hansen james, schwerkolt francesca

Set of 11 blocks of The Met Daily or hourly tickets for use between July 1989 and June 1990 All blocks of 20 tickets. Each block stapled at the top to one or two staples, to a stub and heavy brown cardboard backing. Two blocks of each ticket held except for sub items 7 and 11 where four blocks held. Prices printed on the tickets. Hourly tickets printed on paper and available for Jan and Feb. 1990 1. Zones 1/2/3 Concession - 2 No. – B313041 to 060 and B312841 to 860 2. Zones 1/2/3 Daily – 2 No. – A912141 to 160, A912841 to 860 3. Zone 3 daily Concession - 2 No. – A992041 to 060, A992061 to 180 4. Zone 3 daily – 2 No – A528121 to 140, A528161 to 180 5. Zone 2 daily – 2 No. – B478721 to 740, B478741 to 760 6. Zone 2 daily Concession – 2 No – A989441 to 460, A989461 to 480 7. Zones 1 and 2 - 3 hours Concession – 4 No. – A247221 to 240, A247241 to 260, A247261 to 280 and A248201 to 220. 8. Zones 1 and 2 daily – 2 No. – A969481 to 500 and A972081 to 100 9. 60 Plus – 2 No – E756141 to 160, E757381 to 400 10. Zones 2 and 3 daily – 2 No. – A314021 to 040, A314101 to 120 11. Zones 1 and 2 - 3 hours – 4 No. A463861 to 880, A463881 to 900, A463916 to 980 and A463981 to 4000. See also Reg item 21 for other examples.trams, tramways, tickets, the met, ptc

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Australias Awakening Thirty years in the Life of an Australian Agitator Author: William Guthrie Spence Publisher: Printed by The Workers Trustees Date: 1909Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 329.994 SPE Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library Top Text Block has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, australias awakening, william guthrie spence

The ice chest kept food cold prior to kerosene and later domestic electric refrigeration. A large block of ice was delivered twice weekly wrapped in hessian and carried on the shoulder of the ice man. The block was placed in the top of the chest and food on the shelves below. Melting ice was drained into a tray at the bottom. The chest was lined with galvanised iron or more expensive porcelain. The ice chest might be insulated with cork or other materials. An effective method of keeping food for a household situated near iceworks.wooden two door. Ice chest compartment door opens; bottom section nailed shut, unopenable. On Casters. Water tray missing. Ice compartment contains drain tray. Hole in base under ice tray. Pipe to drip tray (not visible). Cast hinges crystallisingFoys Melbice chest, early refrigeration, churchill island heritage farm

Yields information about the style and printing of tickets used in Ballarat and Bendigo tramways and how they were presented.Block of about 2 tickets - orange ink on off white paper, denomination 3d, over printed "CITY SECTION" in black ink, numbered A010598 - 10599, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 200 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink while the "A" prefix is in orange. On rear in orange ink is a diagonal criss cross or tartan pattern. See Alan Bradley's notes "Fares in Ballarat"trams, tramways, secv, tickets

Yields information about the style and printing of tickets used in Ballarat and Bendigo tramways and how they were presented.Block with two remaining tickets - red ink on off white paper, denomination 8d, numbered A801798 - 99, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 200 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a off white coloured cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket price is in red ink while the ticket number itself is in black ink. On rear in red ink is a diagonal criss cross or tartan pattern. See Alan Bradley's notes "Fares in Ballarat" trams, tramways, secv, tickets