This skipping rope was used as a children's toy by the donor who grew up in SunshineEthnographic material 1940's children's toyTwo wooden handles with rope attached to them both, handles are varnishedchildren, toy, skipping rope

Cookery book used to preserve fruit and vegetablesCream coloured paper recipe book. Soft paper cover, decorated with fruit and vegetables. Dept. of Agriculture coat of arms at top of cover page.Department of Agriculture Victoria. Bulletin No.43. Price 2/6dbook, domestic, kitchen, cookery, recipes, fruit, vegetables, preserving

The gloves were worn by donor as a child in Sunshine to wear to Sunday school in the 1940s.Local history, accessories worn by children in the 1940s.One pair of ecru coloured cotton gloves. Crocheted around cuff, gathering to form cuff-picot edge. Diamond pattern motif on front.Label: all cotton. Made in Italy exclusively for Grenoble gloves- Melbourne M.cotton, accessories, gloves, crocheted

Used by donor as a child in Sunshine to wear to Sunday school and other special occasions.Local history. typical accessories used by childrenOne pair ecru coloured cotton gloves crocheted with a scalloped edged cuff with a circular floral motif.cotton, accessories, gloves, crocheted

Used by the donor as a child in Sunshine during the 1940s, to wear to Sunday school.Local history, typical of childrens accessories worn in the 1940s.One pair of ecru coloured, crocheted with a varying pattern down the back of the gloves, finishing with a cuff of triangular "shell" motif. Stretchy nylon fabric.cotton, accessories, gloves, crocheted

Bacchus Marsh had a prestige Hosiery Factory for a short time approximately 1945/1950. Not known where this pair were made but possibly bought at Shepards shop (written on box).An example of local history, factory and shop.Cream cardboard box containing one pair of used nylon stockings, light brown with a seam on back. One stocking has a ladder and is mended with nail varnish. Re-inforced foot.Side of box-T5 Denier nylons "enchantment 10" Top of box-"Prestige- Parallels" Ultra Sheer Nylons/ Shepards Bacchus Marsh WA/Abox, stockings, prestige, shepards, nylons

Donors mothers gloves that have been hand and machine sewnCostume accessory worn in the 1940s.Navy blue gloves made of kid leather with a false button and bow decorationcostume, accessories, gloves, kid leather

Worn by donors mother in the 1940s.Costume accessoryOne pair of brown kid leather glovescostume, accessories, gloves, kid leather

Donation from Mrs Noel Bond whose husband grew up in Bacchus Marsh and his father was shire engineer.Local history Civic2 identical metal badges with uneven round shapes. Lettering on blue background and relief picture of horse, cow, sheep, plough, sheaf in copper.Back to Bacchus Marsh October 1930cast, badges, civic memento

Alex Bryans worked as a night cartman for Mr Smith in Preston. Then A. Bryans worked as a business partner for Mr Smith in Werribee, as a night cartman. A Bryans married Mr Smiths daughter. He is the uncle of Brian Mayne, donor.Local historyBlue cover, blue printing, hard cover. Owners name and address inside front and back cover. Figures (numbers and sums) inside front and back cover.A.Bryans, eager Street, Werribee. Back cover, Alexander Bryans. stamp-"Victoria Stamp Duty 2d."book, reckoner

Used circa 1900 as a storage for ink.A straight sided, brown pottery bottle with a pouring lip. It has no lid/cork. It has a rough, slightly concave base, a short neck with sloping 'shoulders'Bourne Denby

A tin lantern for a candle consisting of two glass panels; one sliding panel; a hook on one side; a swing handle; two protection wire 'bars' over glass window panels; domed air vent(chimney) on the top.

This tin dates from the era when smoking was an acceptable pastime, especially among men. It dates from the time before the prevalence of tailor-made cigarettes, when men would carry tins of their favourite flake tobacco and a supply of tobacco papers to "roll their own". This was less common prcatice among women, who, if they smoked, were more likely to smoke ready-made cigarettes.Local.Oblong tin 8cm x 5.5 cm x 2.5 cm. Hinged lid, gold edge. Rusty, poor condition."Temple Bar" in white letters set in blue background across length of lid. "Sweet slice tobacco" in fancy cartouche below. Rust stained temple in blue on white background surrounded by red and gold semi-circles. Additional information: "Cool and sweet smoking with a Delicate Flavour. Manufactured by the British-Australasian Tobacco Co Pty Ltd Melbourne Australia."

A sash of green taffeta with black cotton lining. It has gold fringing at each end; gold frogging and button. There is gold inscription on the sash.H A C B S Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society Faith Hope & Charity Ballarat

Probably made by Katherine Whitlow (nee Booth) who was an aunt of the donor. Made between the two world wars.Handicraft of the timesLinen embroidery withe Australian coat of Arms. Kangaroo, shgield, emu, cross, crown, sheaves, star, eagle, swan, lion, AUSTRALIA. Stem stitchAUSTRALIAembroidery, sampler

Ethnograpical material-transportationThree metal handles; moulded with slots for straps to make a bag or suitcase secure and easy to hold.handle, metal, transport, moulded, luggage

Before widespread medical services were available, most families kept a medicine cupboard of home remedies, or medications made by the local chemist. Camphorated oil was commonly used as an inhalant, or as a chest rub for those suffering from colds or flu. It is a forerunner of the modern Vicks VapoRub.Local. it is of interest that this bottle was manufactured in NSW.Glass bottle (full) containing camphorated oil. Cork is in place in neck of bottle. Tied-on leather label white with red lettering.Camphorated Oil. V D Johnston, Chemist. 8 Bayswater Road, Darlinghurst. 260 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.

Used to store cocoa domestically. Cocoa was imported from Holland.Local.Oblong commercial cocoa tin in green and purple with black and white Dutch scenes. In fair condition with light pitting.Double You Brand Dutch Cocoa. Wholesale & Agency Co Propy Limtd. Made in Holland 1/2 lb. net.

Lifter was used to lift hot plates from top of stove to allow housewife to see state of fire or to add small wood chips if necessary.Local.Cast alloy angled-hooked lifter for hot plates on stove-top. Pitted and rusty, but solid.

Used domestically in food preparation.Local.A small round strainer with original fine holes. Larger holes have been punched in possibly with a nail. Handle is of wood, the rest of metal. Appears to have had a small lug attached to top rim at some time. In fair condition.

Early domestic utensil.Local.Heavy metal tin opener. Cast iron, hand held, blade attached separately.

Part of the domestic medicine chest.LocalIntact tin of pile ointment within cardboard box. Gold colour tin with blue paint and yellow decoration and white lettering/ cream paint with blue lettering. Box is similar, with directions for use. All in good condition. Unused.Cartwright's Pile Ointment. Directions for use. Price:1/9d.

Castor oil formed an essential part of the family's medicine chest. It was used principally as a laxative. It was routinely given to children to keep their bowels open.Local.Moulded glass bottle with cork, filled with castor oil. In good condition. Intact.A.G.M stamped on bottom of bottle. Paper label reads 'Castor Oil. Felton Grimwade & Co Pty Ltd. Castor net wt. 8 oz. This packet is charged and will be refunded in full if returned with this label.castor oil home remedies constipation purgative laxative friday night routine

W.D. & H.O. Wills remain one of the world's largest tobacco companies. This tin dates from the time smoking was an acceptable pastime, and many men preferred to "roll their own", using their preferred tobacco, rather than buy (the more expensive) ready-made cigarettes.Local.Round tin with lid. In poor condition. Rusted.Stamped on front: W.D.& H.O. Wills. Australia Ltd Sydney. Two four-pointed stars, one superimposed on the other. Trade Mark at top and bottom of stars. Stamped on back: Capstan Navy Cut Tobacco. Fine.

One of the jobs of the housewife was to keep her stove-top looking clean and new, and a rich black colour. This was a source of pride amongst house-proud women, and also ensured a more efficient distribution of heat on their stove-tops for cooking. It was however one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen, requiring a lot of elbow-grease as well as a good polish paste. Local. The use of the magpie emblem denotes the emergence of a new nationalism, a pride in being Australian, as distinct from being "British", although Australians continued to see themselves as part of the greater British Empire and subjects of the King.Gold tin with push-in lid, with picture of magpie in black and white on branch. On front of tin: "Magpie" in white letters on a red background. "Stove Polish" in white letters on a blue background. 4 oz. Net. when packed. Made in Australia. On bottom of tin: "Grate & Stove Polishing Paste. Made in Australia." Side inscriptions give instructions for use.

Home made domestic item made for or by H. Arnup.Local historyTin pannikin/cup cylindrical shape with two folding wire handles"H. Arnup " (local person) handpainted in red paint

This spoon is beleived to have been used to administer weekly dose of castor oil or other medcines.Local history, Electroplated long handled oval spoon.E.P. * N.S.