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The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Rowland Diffraction Grating & Goniometer, Kirkpatrick & Co., London, ?1930s
Speculum metal blanks made by John H. Brashear(1840-1920) from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Diffraction Grating made by Prof. H.A. Rowland, [School of Physics, University of Melbourne.] No known publications using the Eagle mounting. May have been used exclusively for practical work in Physics III.Diffraction grating of 14,437 lines/inch x 3 1/4 inch. Set in goniometer. “The grating is a ruling of 14,437 lines/inch by Rowland, on a concave spherical speculum mirror of 4-1/2 inch aperture and 10 ft radius. First order dispersion is 5.5 A per mm.” (see RTW Bigham: ‘Concave Roland Grating: Eagle Mounting” in ‘Inspection of New Wing’; Appendix B5 , Vol 2 of Laby :CollectedPapers. The remnants of the Eagle Mounting, featuring a 4 inch tube x 10 ft long, presently uncatalogued, lies on the roof of a display cabinet in the PSB basement open cage-store.Kirkpatrick & Co., Londondiffraction grating, rowland & goniometer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Specific Gravity: Metal Cube Set, c1970s
Used in the Physics laboratory for calculating/confirming relative density, or specific gravity, of given metal samples.10 x 2.5 cm metal cubes of differing types of metal, for measuring specific gravity of different metals. Contained in a white cardboard box.Number on each designating the material made frommetal cubes, specific gravity, scientific instrument, ferrous cubes, brass, copper, steel, lead -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Polarised Light Apparatus, Microscope, c1870
Used in physics/optics laboratory at Mt Helen, most probably transferred from SMB to Mt Helen c1870 as SMB start date but could be much earlier A vertical arrangement of lenses, mirrors and polarisers mounted on a brass stand 50cm high with a heavy metal claw foot base. Circular calibrated 360 degrees platform with small brass clips holding a glass lens in position. Parts appear to be original, though the object appears to be missing a eye piece, a mirror to reflect the light, and a viewing platform.CS - 77optics, lenses, mirrors, smb, rocks, microscope, polarisers, scientific instruments -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
“MULTO” (Brunsviga)
ODHNER/BRUNSVIGA TYPE keys: 10 x 8 x 13 [donated by Jack McDonell (6 Mar 1997) who salvaged it when being discarded from UniMelb Physics III Labs in the 1950s. same as 289/M13Serial No 3-2381 -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Slides, Test with box
8 micrometer (microscope) test slides stored in wooden box with storage slots. Cardboard label inside box: “From Melbourne University Physics Dept Museum. Probably Grayson trials or William Stone” “ Microrulers/W S” on lidOn box: “Micronmemters W.S.” On 43.2: unlabeled, with glass rectangle 30x10mm cemented on microslide On 43.3: red and gold emblem/”Micronmemter 100 and 1000 in an inch” On 43.4: “Depth 0.10 mm; contents of 4 squares 0.001 C.mm ” On 42.5: unlabeleed square 9 x 7 mm. On 43.6: “1/100 1/500 inch” On 43.7: “200/inch 500/ inch 1000/ inch 2000/ inch” On 43.8: “1/100 1/500 inch” On 43.9: “Heavy lines up to 70,000. Higher Lines broken up” : “120X”(??) -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
“MULTO” (Brunsviga)
ODHNER/BRUNSVIGA TYPE keys: 10 x 8 x 13 [donated by Jack McDonell (6 Mar 1997) who salvaged it when being discarded from UniMelb Physics III Labs in the 1950s. same as 289/M13 Serial No 3-2381 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Electron Discharge Tubes
Two variable vacuum discharge tubes (cathode ray tubes?). Two glass tubes, each with foil leaf electrodes inserted at opposite ends. scientific instruments, physics, electron discharge tube -
National Wool Museum
Book, Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955 vol. D
"Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955; vol. D physics of wool and other viseo-elastic fibres", produced by CSIRO.csiro -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Rough Correspondence concerning the Ballarat School of Mines Science and Field Naturalists Club from Charles Hoadley, 1916, 1915
Charles Archibald Hoadley, C.B.E., M.Sc (Melb), B.M.E. (Melb), A.M.I.E., lectured in Surveying, Engineering, Mining and Physics at the Ballarat School of Mines, 1914-16.Rough correspondence of the Ballarat School of Mines Science and Field Naturalists Club.School of Mines Science and Field Naturalists Club. You are invited to attend a meeting of the Ladies of the Science Club together with those of the Technical Art School on Monday evening next Oct. 11 in the Council Room School of Mines at 8. p.m to consider ways and means for furthering the success of forthcoming Wild Flower Exhibition on Saturday Oct 16. C A Hoadley MSc Hon Secballarat school of mines, science and field naturalists club, wild flower show, hoadley -
National Wool Museum
Book, Staple Length and Staple Strength of Greasy Wool: measurement and effects on worsted processing
Proceedings of a seminar on "Staple Length and Staple Strength of Greasy Wool: measurement and effects on worsted processing"; CSIRO Division of Textile Physics, 1979 (1986 reprint).wool marketing wool - chemistry, wool staple - measurement, wool staple - strength, wool marketing, wool - chemistry -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, University of Melbourne Old Commerce Building, 2010, 29/09/2010
Melbourne University Old Physics Building (1889) was designed by Reed, Henderson and Smart. It later house the Univesity's Centre for Indigenous Education and a conference centre (2010).Colour photograph of The Old Commerce Building, later part of Architecture. An 1856 Reed designed Bank of New South Wales faced was incorporated into the original 1940 building. university of melbourne, old law building, eight hour day, stonemasons, tasmanian freestone, cloisters, edward stevens, wilson trust, wildred brookes -
National Wool Museum
Book, Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955 vol. A & vol. B
"Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference Australia 1955; vol. A general and vol. B chemical physics and physical chemistry of wool and proteins" produced by CSIRO.csiro -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Clock, Cooke Astronomical with case
Used by Prof. Laby probably in experimental determination of “J” the mechanical equivalent of heat. Also as master clock in master-slave system of clocks in Old Physics Bldg.Astronomical Cooke clock with large black face and wood-glass box casing. Enclosed in outer security case.On clock face: “T. Cooke & Sons York England” -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
KELVIN CURRENT BALANCE
Last used in a Physics 2 experiment in the 1940-50s. Refer to the printed version Part 2 Laboratory Manual (ed. Natalie Allen) for further details. Likely acquisition in early 1900s by Lyle?? (Research on instrument makers catalogues has not been undefrtaken Photographed June 2003 (Nicola) -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical munitions & Prof. Laby
Black and white photograph of Professor Laby with optical munitions equipment. Glued on cardboard backing with red border: “Professor Laby Optical Munitions 1943”. Hand written on back of cardboard: “Professor Laby Optical Munitions 1943”. On back of cardboard stamp: “University of Melbourne School of Physics Archive”Typed label and under photo “ -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, J.A. Churchill, An Introduction to Physical Measurements, 1883, 1883
Dick Richards was Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines Dark green hard covered book of 344 pages (and catalogue).Signed inside cover "R.W. Richards".r.w. richards, dick richards, physics, friedrich wilhelm georg kohlrausch -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, X-Ray Tube
A spherical glass vessel with two principles electrodes mounted inside opposing cylindrical extensions. A third mounted in an offset extension. A fourth electrical connection in a branched extension, perpendicular to main axis. scientific instrument, x-ray tube, xray, physics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The ABC of Atoms, 1927
A dark blue cloth bound hard covered book of 176 pages.Stamped on the fly in blue - B.D.Gardnerthe abc of atoms, bertrand russell, chemisrty, physics -
National Wool Museum
Book, Clip Preparation Research Seminar - proceedings
"Proceedings of a Seminar on Clip Preparation Research presented by CSIRO Division of Textile Physics and Australian Wool Corporation at CSIRO, Ryde, NSW on 28 April 1983" ed. H.W.M Lunney.csiro division of textile physics, wool clip preparation, wool bale contamination -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Instrument - Accessory box for a No 6 Director Mk I
Possibly related to the range-finding equipment sent from England for dismantling during the 1940s so University of Melbourne Physics staff could develop their own equipment. Related to object 463.1Leather accessory box with shoulder strap and metal buckles. Flip open lid.Embossed in lid: 'CASE NO 6 DETECTOR MK 1 / COOKE, TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LTD / 9 / 22 / A.F.A' and broad arrow symbol.accessory box, no 6 director mk i, broad arrow, cooke troughton and simms ltd, wwii, mathematical instrument -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Instrument - Artillery director (No 6 Mk II with tripod), c1924
Possibly related to the range-finding equipment sent from England for dismantling during the 1940s so University of Melbourne Physics staff could develop their own equipment. Related to object 463.2Green painted brass director mounted on a grey metal base plate. Secured to a wooden tripod with coated copper wire cord linking tripod legs.Theodolite body engraved with: the broad arrow on top, and on side with 'DIRECTOR No 6 MK II / COOKE TROUGHTON & SIMMS LTD / 1924 / No 1126'artillery instruments, wwii artillery, no 6 director mk ii, optical equipment, cooke troughton & simms -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Diamond scriber in vial
Small metal cylindrical pole stored in plastic vial with lid and cushioned by cotton wool Part for a ruling engine.Unattached note by H C Bolton handwritten paper label in vial: “Diamond point made by GM Stfff Chem Phys”. (Geoff Stiff, Tech. officer Monash U. Chemical Physics) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Telescope Mirror, 1929
Probably made and used by Dick Richards, who lectured in Physics at the Ballarat School of Mines, and later became the principal. Earlier Dick Richards had been a member of Shackleton's Antarctic Exploration Expedition. A 15cm diameter glass disc, 2.3 cm thick. ONe side is ground concave to 7'=5" (s s7 cm) radius. Rough-hewn circumference. Stored between a pair of 5cm thick 16 x 20 pieces of polystyrene slab, hollowed to accomodate mirror.scientific instruments, mirror, telescope mirror, dick richards, r.w. richards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Class Roll, Ballarat School of Mines Class Roll, 1893-1896
.1 1896 [Practical Mining (Williamson, Fleckwood, Food, Bailey, Coombs, Norton, Hillingston) Lecturer John Rowe Practical Mining (Williamson, Phillipson, Fleckwood, Food, Bailey, Coombs, Ultuwatt, Barnard) Lecturer John Rowe Practical Mining (Williamson, Coombs, Barnard, Curry, Walley, Phillipson) Lecturer John Rowe Practical Mining (Williamson, Barnard, Coyte, Curry, Bailey, Walley, Phillipson, Booth, Rogers) Lecturer John Rowe .2 1894 Practical Mining (G. Williams, Paul, E.W. Weston. J.A. Elthwatt)) Lecturer John Rowe 1894 Mathematics (Action, Flegeltaub, Wittkowski, Collinar, H. Murphy, H. Brickhill, J. Uthwatt, C. Remschel, M. Marks, W. Reid, E. Weston, Radcliff, J. Black, J. Richardson) Lecturer E. Bennett .3 . 1893 Practical Physics (H.W. Wright, J. Cardiff, J. Nicol.W. Nicholls, R. Roberts, E. Emery, J. Paisley, H. McKenzie, H. Seiley, W. Jasper, W. Johns, R. Ingles, W. Lambert, E. Munro, J. Ewart, M. Haiwood, M. Bell, A. Deeble, E. Dunstan, H. Seeley, W. Wisherdon, Cardiff)) Lecturer Daniel Walker 1893 Physics (L. Harvey, J. Barr, S. Harrison, H. Hardy, D. Macwilliam, J. Grenfell, Prat, Barker. Wingrave)) Lecturer Daniel Walker 1893 Physics (H. Imrey, W. Hines, H. Sheeran, E. Pillios, H. Franklin, A. Older, H. Franklin, J. Foresight, W. Gilbert, J. Lawson. W. Latimer. P. Williams, R. Inglis, D. Hin, Florence Boylenas, J. Attenborough, Elsie Rail) Lecturer Daniel Walker) 1893 Physics (E. Hudson, Eva Corlett, Emily Slater, A. Dixon, A. Potts, H. Wyatt, Merlin, H. Martill, F. seal, E. Geddise, M. Preston, P. Spielvogel, A. Flegeltaub, Morris, Bradford) Lecturer Daniel Walker) .4 1895 Practical Mining (Solly, Clark, Flegeltaub, Harvey, Cressey) Lecturer John Roweballarat school of mines, mining, physics, practical mining, john rowe, daniel walker, e. bennett, class list, a. flegeltaub, p. spielvogel, eva corlett, florence boyle, emily slater, women, e. hudson, a. dixon, a. potts, h. wyatt, merlin, h. martill, f. seal, e. geddise, m. preston, morris, h. imrey, w. hines, h. sheeran, e. pillios, h. franklin, a. older, j. foresight, w. gilbert, j. lawson. w. latimer. p. williams, r. inglis, d. hin, florence boylenas, j. attenborough, elsie rail, bradford, williamson, fleckwood, food, bailey, coombs, norton, hillingston, solly, clark, flegeltaub, harvey, cressey -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, DC Voltmeter and Ammeter
Portable D.C. voltmeter and ammeter (0-130V, 0-100 A), Evershed's patent in a wooden case. Information and warnings on inside of lid. Adjusting knobs on each end. Metal opening lid on top.Serial No. 40102 Brass disc with warning on top of box.voltmeter, ammeter, physics, electrical engineering, portable -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Students' Potentiometer
Students potentiometer type D-73-A. Black top panel with terminal posts, elector knobs and switches. In a polished wood box wit lift-off lid. Circuit diagram inside lid. Serial Number 3008scientific instrument, potentiometer, physics, electrical engineering, laboratory -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Balancing Resistance
Balancing resistances in a a varnished timber box, black top panel mountted, four decase selctor. Switches: Units, tens, hundres, thousandsBalancing resistancescientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, electricity, physics, electrical engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Acoustic Siren
Acoustic siren operated by compressed air. Incomplete.Brass siren operated by compressed air, without matching base connector. Numbers 8, 10, 12 are on the 'spring screws' below the perforated platescientific instrument, siren, physics, sound, compressed air -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Newspaper article, Dark's Ring of Power, Friday 16 December 2016
Jacqueline Dark attended University of Ballarat and graduated in Applied Physics before attending the Melbourne University to obtain a degree in Arts (Opera). She has been a principal artist with Opera Australia for many years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Dark https://jacquelinedark.com/Newspaper articleDark's Ring of Power Epic: Ballarat born opera singer Jacqueline Dark is performing in Der Ring des Nibelungen. Audience members have been left shaking and sobbing .... Picture: Jeff Busby and Opera Australiajacqueline dark, dark, opera, the ring, wagner, melbourne -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Rotating Anode X-ray Tube
The investigation of the x-ray appears early on to have been a priority research topic at the University of Melbourne’s School of Physics. This interest was sparked by the appointment in 1889 of Professor T.R. Lyle. Lyle, who was head of the school until 1915, is thought to have been the first person in Australia to have taken an x-ray photograph. A copy of this photograph can be found in the School of Physics Archive. For this particular experiment Lyle actually made his own x-ray tube. His successor, Professor Laby, continued to work with x-rays. During the 1920s Laby worked on the x-ray spectra of atoms and in 1930 he co-published with Dr. C.E. Eddy, Quantitative Analysis by X-Ray Spectroscopy. Also with Eddy, Laby produced the landmark paper Sensitivity of Atomic Analysis by X-rays. Laby went on to have an x-ray spectrograph of his own design manufactured by Adam Hilger Ltd. (see cat. No. 38). School of Physics, the University of Melbourne Cat. No. 22. Jacqueline Eager Student Projects Placement, Cultural Collections 2005 A modern X-ray tube differs little from the original Coolidge tube. A minor modification is the rotating anode type that extends the life and increases the available power of the tube by presenting a new portion of the anode when required. “P125/20/40/NrF038803 (?) SIEMENS-REINIGER-WERRE AG ERLANGEN Eigen filleung (?) mind. 0,7 mm AL” On rotating shaft: “FO/33803” On cathode: “23C”