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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SUBMISSION BY THE BENDIGO FIELD NATURALIST CLUB FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE WHIPSTICK 1974, 1974
PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SUBMISSION BY THE BENDIGO FIELD NATURALIST CLUB FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE WHIPSTICK 1974 The submission was sent to: the Minister for Local Government and the Town and Country Planning Board The Minisry for Conservation and its agency, the Forests Commission and Lands Department Federal Government Ministeries for Environment, Concervastion and Science, and the National Estate. Opening Paragraphs: This re-submission was compiled to bring to the attention of the authorities many aspects relating to the preservation of the Bendigo Whipstick which were not so apparent at the time of the earlier submission. In fact the 19721 submissions was mainly aimed at having reserved forest (which lie a opposite extremities to the Whipstick scrub) declared Forest Park. It is the central belt of Whipstick scrub that is of scientific interest and considered unipue and which we were primarily concerned in preserving and retaining as one viable ecological unit. The Submission consists of: INTRODUCTION Opening Explanation Whipstick Eucalyptus Cutting for Oil Distallation (Photographs) Agricultural Intrusions into the Whipstick (Photographs) CONTENTS Illustrations The Significance of the Bendigo Whipstick Diary of Whipstick Conservation Events Socialogical Implications Conservation policies and reccomendations Agricultural Aspects Eucalyptus Oil Situation Alternatives for the Eucalyptus Oil Industry Future Conservation of the Whipstick Reccomendation for Acquisition Programperson, individual, peter ellis oam -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Glass, brown bottle 'Campholine', c1950
Sigma was founded by two Melbourne pharmacists in 1912, it has grown to become one of the key players in Australia’s pharmacy industry .Edwin Thomas Church (1864 – 1947) and Ernest Holloway Leete a prominent chemist and a member of the College of Pharmacy who had established his own pharmacy in 1897. The entrepreneurial Leete had been part of a move in 1904 among a group of commercially-minded chemists to put up proprietary preparations. 1913 - 1927 Initially, the fortunes of the Sigma enterprise relied on E. H. Leete ‘working from home’, and even as late as 1915 company address was in Claremont Avenue Malvern. Following the establishment of the business in 1912, the Sigma Company Limited was located at Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Sigma – Tromax, 1928 E.H. Leete after sixteen years, said he would not stand again as a director of the company because interests were also turning elsewhere. He was assisting another company as its agent in the motor trade. 1938 to1953 was characterised by steady growth for Sigma, accelerated by manufacturing opportunities during World War Two. Between 1975 and 1996 the company was transformed as it entered a period of both consolidation and rapid growth. The appointment, in 1996, of new Managing Director, George Savvides, marked a break from the past. Today Sigma is a leading full line wholesale and distribution business to pharmacy. Sigma is also the owner of some of Australia’s best known pharmacy brands in Amcal, Guardian and Amcal MaxA triangular shaped, brown glass, bottle with a metal screw top containing ‘Campholine’Front label : Campholine / Camphorated / Mineral Oil / CAUTION ! / Use strictly in accordance / with the directions / Adults : Rub briskly on parts affected . Infants ; Use gentle massage . / 20z. / TROMAX / SIGMA CO. Ltd. / MELBOURNE / Label Sticker : ROBERTSON OF ELSTERNWICK 1/ 8 pharmacy, medicines, campholine, glassware, bottles, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, melbourne, tromax-sigma co ltd, leete ernest, church edwin, sigma company pty ltd -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Receipt, J. & F. O'Beirne, Wool and Skin Merchants, Linton, 1941
Receipt issued to Mrs. W. Grigg 20/10/1941.Text: " Phones - Linton Nos. 3 and 8. / LINTON / J. & F. O'BEIRNE / WOOL AND SKIN MERCHANTS. / Wool-scouring and Fellmongery Works at Breakwater, Geelong. / Distributing Agents for Thomas' Sheep Dip, Gold SeEal Motor Lubricating Oils. / Manufacturers of Neatsfoot Oil. "mrs. w. grigg, j. & f. o'beirne, linton -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Object, Erasive Black Soap & Box, early 20thC
Simpson Pty Ltd Melbourne produced this Black 'Erasive Soap' early in 20th C At this time men wore detachable starched collars attached to .the shirt by buttons or studs. Men also used olive oil to 'slick' down their hair so collars on shirts and coats became grimey. This soap claims to clean stains from all clothes, coat collars and even carpets.Early settlers in Moorabbin shire wore detachable starched collars that were buttoned onto the shirt, This black 'erasive soap' claims to clean collars and remove stains from coats and even carpets A small cardboard box containing an unused bar of black soap manufactured by Simpsons Pty Ltd Melbourne Box Front; Simpsons / ERASIVE / SOAP / CLEANS CLOTHES CLEAN / AND HAS DONE FOR OVER / 50 YEARS Back; Simpsons / ERASIVE SOAP / DEFINITELY DOES / CLEAN COAT COLLARS AND EFFECTIVELY REMOVES SPOTS / AND STAINS FROM ALL CLOTHES / SIMPSONS MANUFACTURING Pty Ltd / MELBOURNE SideS; THE ORIGINAL BLACK SOAP / IN A NEW PACKAGE; WILL REMOVE SPOTS FROM CARPET Ends; SIMPSONS SOAP / THE SPOT REMOVER; SIMPSONS SOAP / FOR CLEANING COAT COLLARS SOAP ; Back ; trademark / SIMPSONS / ERASIVE / SOAP / REGISTERED ; Front ; A.C.L. soap, washing, cleaning, laundry, early settlers, pioneers, collars, shirts, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, highett, cheltenham, washing wringers, mangles, flat irons -
Puffing Billy Railway
Weir Pump ( no. 2 ), Vertical ( no. 2 )
Weir Vertical Pump Weir Pumps - these types of vertical pumps were used extensively with both land and marine steam pumps. The pumps were also used for various duties from pumping oil fuel and feed water for boilers, to draining bilges on steam ship[s single cylinder, double acting vertical pumps used by G. & J. Weir Ltd. , of Cathcart, Glasgow .Weir Vertical Pump ( no. 2 ) - Steel vertical pumpWeirpuffing billy, fluid pump, weir, vetical pump -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
Frost Smoke Pot
Frost pots were used by orchardists to protect ripening fruit from the effects of frost. The drum base was filled with sump oil and set out in the orchard and set alight on frosty nights. These frost pots were used by Norris' orchards. It was not unusual for the Police to have to close the Midland Highway due to the dense clouds of billowing smoke emanating from this orchard when frost was expected.A local solution to a basic problem of the Harcourt Horticultural industry.Frost Pot rounded base with sliding opening on lid and galvanised iron chimney with perforations. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Stathi Raftopoulos, Kolieri Ithaca, August 2000
The photograph is of Stathi Raftopoulos and unknown young man. Stathi erected a number of statues and sculptures, creating an open space 'museum' adjoining the family home in Kollieri, Ithaca. Included was an obelisk made from the stones that pressed the olives. The urns featured in the photo are known as 'plitharia' and are used to store the olive oil. Stathi also arranged for other statues to be displayed at various significant sites on Ithaca. A coloured photograph of man and a younger man standing on a terrace outside a house in a village in Ithaca. The man is unveiling a statue of a mermaid. In the background there is a statue of a horse, three large pottery urns and a two wheeled cart.symbols, gardens -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, KOREA, 1950-1953
The photos are a collection held by T. J. IRELAND C/K853677 P.O. STOKER MECHANIC RN while serving on HMS TRIUMPH, Korea 1950-53. Many are of the landings at INCHON, Sept. 1950. .1) Kure Harbour, Japan 1950. Ships assembling for the landings at INCHON, Korea. Ships across the top, left to right: HMAS SYDNEY, Fleet Oiler, VSS ANTIETAM, Hospital Ship & Japanese Coaster. In the foreground on the right, HMS BELFAST, HMS TRIUMPH, HMS CONSORT. On rear most photos are written on in blue pen. .2) INCHON landings Walmi-Do in background and landing barges - could be one I was driving. .3) Island - Walmi-Do - US landing craft. .4) INCHON landings. .5) US landing craft. .6) INCHON oil tanks and military targets on fire. .7) Grounded coaster after an air attack. .8) Two North Korean supply ships hit by rockets. .9) Korean supply vessels camouflaged. .10) Rocket attack on Korean supply vessel. .11) Sunken coaster that was carrying arms and food. .12) Sunken coaster in harbour. .13) & .14) North Korean armour taken from an observation flight. .15) & .16) Chinese tanks and armour. .17) HMS BELFAST, Fleet Oiler, HMAS WARRAMUNGA .18) Targets from rocket attacks. .19), .20) & .21) "Seafires" coming to land on HMS TRIUMPH. .22) Rearming cannon and rockets on a "Seafire'. Photos not written on, information was supplied by T.J. IRELAND. The "Seafire" was a naval adaption of the Supermarine Spitfire for carrier use..1) Photo, sepia tone, aerial view over a harbour with warships, bomb damage foreground, hills and buildings in the distance. .2) Photo, black & white, aerial view of harbour, city with several fires from shelling. .3) Photo, black & white, aerial view of island with landing craft. .4) Photo, black & white, aerial view over ships and harbour. .5) Photo, black & white, aerial view over four landing craft. .6) Photo, black & white, aerial view over city and fires. .7) Photo, black & white, aerial view over islands, boat .... small island. .8) Photo, black & white, aerial view over harbour with two boats on fire. .9) Photo, black & white, aerial view over structures covered. .10) Photo, black & white, aerial view over ship being attacked. .11) Photo, black & white, aerial view over harbour with sunken ship. .12) Photo, black & white, aerial view showing harbour, fire and sunken ship. .13) Photo, black & white, aerial view, five tanks along a road. .14) Photo, black & white, aerial view, same area as .13) showing a wider area. .15) Photo, black & white, aerial view showing tanks and armour. .16) Photo, black & white, aerial view road with armour, vehicles, people and smoke in distance. .17) Photo, black & white, aerial view showing three ships together. .18) Photo, black & white, aerial view showing a road control with targets either side on fire. .19) Photo, black & white, aerial view with aeroplane coming onto the deck of a carrier. .20) Photo, black & white, aerial view of a fighter plane. .21) Photo, black & white, on deck of a carrier. .22) Photo, black & white, rearming a plane with ammunition on carrier deck. Photos are various sizes.photos, korea, rn, inchon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book - "Reader's Gigest/ Gallipoli/ 25th Aril 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil on canvas painting. Depicts a "Hospital ward where several nurses attend a patient in bed", against a background of "beds being made ready in the ward" and "Stretcher bearers carrying in more wounded". Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "GEORGE COATES (1869 - 1930). First Australian wounded at Gallipoli arriving at Wandsworth Hospital, London". 1921. "Served with the Royal Army Medical Corps at 3rd London General Hospital at Wandsworth". 1919 Commissioned to do portrait work for the Australian War Records section. framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book - " Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil painting on canvas. This painting depicts Anzac Cove - with soldiers going about various activities, some unloading crates, stacking crates and moving supplies. Background of sea, sand and hills. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. " FRANK CROZIER (1883 - 1948) The Beach at Anzac 1919". Frank Crozier - enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force, 22nd Battalion in March 1915. Trained in Egypt before serving in Gallipoli. Appointed an official war artist in 1918.framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Motor Cycle Lamp, Joseph Lucas Ltd, Birmingham, England, 1922
This lamp was produced in 1922 as a lighting mechanism for a motor cycle. It is a Lucas lamp, with the trade name 'Chieftain'. The firm of Joseph Lucas Industries was established in 1860 in England, initially making scoops, buckets and plant holders. In 1875 it began making lamps for ships and after 1902 lamps and other components for motorised vehicles. Today, after merging with a North American company, it is a maker of components for both the automotive and the aerospace industries. This item is retained as an example of motor cycle lighting that would have been used locally in the 1920s.This is a metal lamp with a round base, a cylindrical body and a rounded lighting mechanism enclosed in glass. There is a screw lid on top of the oil container, a mechanism for attaching the lamp to the vehicle and two small round glass buttons on either side of the lighting area. The lamp has traces of silver colouring but is very rusty. There is an old card containing some handwriting attached to the lamp.Lucas Chieftain 1922motor cycle lamps, joseph lucas ltd, vintage vehicle parts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MALONE COLLECTION: NATURES PROBLEMS SOLVED, 1918
Small paper boklet by J. C. Marconi titled 'Natures Problems Solved' Curing disease and regaining bodily strength by natural methods, without drugs or surgical operations. Promoting Goanna Salve & Oil. Manufactured solely by J. C. Marconi. White paper with black print & black & white illustrations. Robt. McGregor & Co. Printers Brisbane.J. C. Marconi, Bulimba, Brisbane, Qldmedical, malone collection, natures problems solved, j. c. marconi, robt. mcgregor & co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - EARLY MELBOURNE WITH SHORT HISTORY OF NO.1 MELBOURNE
A 6 pages booklet titled "Early Melbourne with short history of No. 1 Melbourne". On top left: "this will be the place for a village" extract from John Batman's diary and a drawing of John Batman. on bottom right a drawing of John Pascoe Fawkner. With the compliments of the Vacuum Oil Company Pty.Ltd. On the back cover in blue pen S. Brown, 27 Hammer Street.melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - PHARMACY COLLECTION: BOTTLE OF MOONES EMERALD OIL, 1920's
Object. Small amber glass bottle rectangular in cross section. Label in green, white and red for moone's Emerald Oil. Antiseptic and deodorant by International Laboratories Inc. Rochester New York USA. For whom Riley-Williams Pty Ltd Melbourne are sole distributing Agents in Australia. Small stamped metal screw top cap. Directions label on back.Poison.. Not to be Taken internally.medicine, first aid, emerald oil -
Parliament of Victoria
Portrait of Queen Victoria, Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (After), Queen Victoria, after Winterhalter, c.1859
Queen Victoria’s appreciation of German artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873) began after she saw portraits by him of other European monarchs. Accordingly, between 1842 and 1861 he made fifteen visits to England and painted over 100 portraits of Her Majesty, the royal family and other friends and dignitaries. In 1843 Winterhalter was commissioned to paint matching portraits of Queen Victoria and Albert, the Prince Consort. These originals hang in the Garter Throne Room at Windsor Castle and are part of the UK Royal Collection. Many legitimate copies of Winterhalter’s portrait were produced and presented to the Parliaments of the British Empire, including the Parliament of Victoria. Such copies are referred to as “After F. X. Winterhalter” and artists responsible include William Corden and John Prescott Knight. When creating copies, artists were not restricted by the size of the original portrait. Walterhalter’s original is 2.7m x 1.7m whereas copies can reach an impressive 4.5 metres in height. The portrait that hangs in Queens Hall at the Parliament of Victoria is not signed. Comparison with other copies of the work suggest that the Parliament’s painting may have been completed by William Corden. The Government Art Collection (United Kingdom), has a Queen Victoria copy in their collection and Parliament’s portrait has similar traits. A copy by John Prescott Knight which hangs in the Legislative Council in the Parliament of Tasmania is quite different, particularly with reference to the shape of the young Queen’s face, which is rounder in the Corden portraits.This portrait of Queen Victoria was presented as a gift by the British Government to the Parliament of Victoria in April 1860. Painted on fine linen supplied under Royal Warrant by the workshop Winsor and Newton, London, the frame has been embellished with elaborate wooden carvings. Framed portrait, oil on linen, of Queen Victoria. Victoria is posed in front of a curtain partially obscuring a building (possibly Buckingham Palace) in the background. Timber frame with a layer of gesso and decorative composition ornaments. There are rose, scotch thistle, clover leaf and Acanthus ornaments. A carved wood and composition element crown, resting on a tassled pillow sits on top of the frame.Canvas unsigned. Verso printed: ‘WINSOR AND NEWTON / Rathbone Place, London’. Embossed stamp into stretcher wood, stamped ‘Winsor and Newton’ in black ink.victoria queen of great britain, 1819-1901, winterhalter, franz xaver, 1805-1873, corden, william, queens hall, parliament of victoria -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, David Verrier, 6/10/1964 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of the tram 33 and the lower end of Sturt St in 1964.Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier of tram 32 in the east end of Sturt St, near Grenville St. Tram has roof advertisements for SEC Matchless Cooking and Castrol Oil. In the background are Gear Chemist, the Union Hotel and part of the Thomas Edmonds buildings. Photo taken 6/10/1964.On back of slide in pencil "Tues 6/10/64 Ballarat No. 32 in Sturt St from Victoria St" tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, early 1960's
Black and white photograph of Bendigo No. 18 running out from the Bendigo depot, across the creek bridge, with the depot in the background. Tram has an Castrol oil and a "Electricity best for Cooking" roof advertisements. Tram shows the conversion/ configuration for "one-man" operation. Photo taken early 1960's, no large white strip on the driver's dash panels.tramways, trams, bendigo, depot, one man trams, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Travis Jeffrey, c1962
Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of Bendigo 20 at the Quarry Hill terminus. Tram has the destination of Eaglehawk and has a Castrol Oil, and another company roof advertisements, with Huttons Ham advertisement on the dash panel. Conductor and another person (enthusiast) outside the tram, driver changing ends on the inside. In the background is the premises for "Northern Terrazzo"."BES 15" in penciltramways, trams, bendigo, quarry hill, tram 20 -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - St John's Cann River, 1964
Church was licensed and dedicated 29 February 1928.Small format black and white photograph of St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Cann River, which shows a dark, possibly oil stained timber building with high pitched gable roof, and skillion porch. Entry to property is through lich-gate set of brick pillars. Boy standing at gate Russell Soderlund. Cann River Victoriareligion, buildings -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - SAMPLE BADGE, SILVER COLOUR, c. 1992
Badge is an example of sample used to ensure standard of manufacture among local contractors. See item 9806.Silver coloured badge with two (2) pins, one (1) at top and bottom; gold coloured clasp on each. Crown on top of oval (pointed end). Lit oil lamp in centre of oval with red textile (possibly velvet) behind. Banner at base with motto. Gold coloured plate on back. Tag secured to badge with wire and lead seal.In oval around lamp - "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING CORPS." In banner - "PRO HUMANITATE [for humanity (or kindness)]" Tag (handwritten sections) - "THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY, NURSING CORPS/COLLAR SILVER ANODISED WITH CLUTCH GRIPS" "8455-66-037-4350/APP 55" "J+J CASH/2620078 AC" " G P Barr [signature]/ 19/8/92"insignia, badge -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting - Portrait, Robert Hannaford, Presidential Portrait of Dr Lindy Roberts, 2013
The painting was commissioned by ANZCA to mark the presidential term of Dr Lindy Roberts from 2012 until 2014. The artist Robert Hannaford has a long history of painting portraits of politicians and distinguished professionals in the field. Oil on canvas portrait of Dr Lindy Roberts seated in front of a plain brown background. She is facing front on with legs crossed, one hand over the other resting on her knee. She is wearing the Presidential medal which is slightly covered by her multi-coloured jacket of pink, grey and white. The painting is set in a wide timber frame.[artist signature and date, lower RHS] HANNAFORD ' 13painting, anzca president, roberts, lindy, hannaford, robert -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Kurnai Tide, 1/06/1990 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of the Esso oil rig supply vessel Kurnai Tide at Eastern Wharf prior to the official launch and unveiling of commemorative plaque by dignitaries from government, Esso and Koorie Elders at Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also one colour photograph taken before unveiling and two taken afterwards 04818.1, .2 and .3 10 x 15 cm fishing industry, oil and gas industry, boats and boating -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Petrol Ration Ticket (in Frame)
Petrol rationing was introduced in 1940 as Australia, which produced no oil of its own and had inadequate storage facilities, had only three months’ supply at the start of the War and depended on the procurement of stocks from overseas and their safe arrival. Rationing was introduced to ensure fair access by everyone to scarce goods. Ration books containing coupons were distributed and in the case of petrol entitled the owner to a monthly ration.Paper ticket printed in blue "Commonwealth of Australia / Motor Spirit Ration Ticket / 2 Gallons / Valid only until 31st July 1947 / This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence and vehicle registration number"wwii, war, rationing, coupon, transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - L 102 St Kilda Junction, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), mid 1960s
Colour slide of L 102, northbound, leaving High Street St Kilda at St Kilda Junction, running a route 4 service. The tram has adverts for Dutor valves and Booses engine oil additive. In the background are R T Taylor licensed grocer, Brookes Bros, the Junction Hotel advertising Rothmans, Dunlop tyres, and Wynvale Flagons. Some roadworks are taking place on the right-hand side.Yields information about St Kilda Junction and tram 102Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount, duplicate.Has "MP102" in pencil and stamped "Tramways Museum Society Victoria" on rear.tramways, l class, tram 102, st kilda junction, trams, route 4 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - N class 117 Swan St. Richmond, late 1930s
The photograph shows N class No. 117(City) in Swan St at the Punt Road corner. The tram entered service as HTT No. 11 in 1916, becoming MMTB 117 during 1920. Sold to Ballarat becoming No. 22 in 1945. Scrapped during 1955 after it had been renumbered to No. 37 (1st). Tram has the destination of City. In the background are adverts for Plume petrol, Castrol oil and a motor repair shop.Yields information about the operation of the N class trams in Swan St.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.In pencil on the rear "Ex Hawthorn No. 17, Swan St Punt Rd corner."tramways, trams, swan st, n class, tram 117 -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Motor Mower
Cylindrical lawn mower with grass catcher. Green painted catcher and engine cover, orange petrol tank and handles. Pull start with engine control on RHS handle. Name prominantly printed on front of catcher "Qualcast / four stroke / Super 12". Sticker on engine "Stowmarket, SIP (in a red diamond background) Suffolk / Engine type 75G14 Model No. 25A / Made in Englsnd / Recommended Lubricants" followed by a table of lubricant makers and oil specification.machinery, lawn mowing -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Thames Promenade, Chelsea, Mr Baxter's house, 1916-1920
Black and white photo of a house in Thames Avenue, Chelsea. The weatherboard house, with a picket fence, has a flagpole with a sign advertising for "Fred. W. Baxter New Zealand Insurance Company" in the front garden. A large billboard is on the right advertising the various business that Mr Baxter ran. In front of the house, on the street, there are three parked cars.Fred. W. Baxter Agent NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY Co. OXYMEL OIL AND PAINT COMPANY HIGH GRADE PAINTS CYCLONE PTY LTD METAL GATES AND FENCES COLORO PTY LTD ALEX. STURROCK & SONS TIMBER MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS RENOWN CARSthames promenade, chelsea, mr fred. w. baxter, businesses, housing, cars -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Lights, Victorian kerosene banquet lamp, c1900
The kerosene lamp is a type of lighting device that uses kerosene as a fuel. Kerosene lamps have a wick or mantle as light source, protected by a glass chimney or globe; lamps may be used on a table, or hand-held lanterns may used for portable lighting. There are three types of kerosene lamp: traditional flat wick, central draught (tubular round wick), and mantle lamp. The screws on the side adjust the flame and hence the strength of the flame produced. Prior to the introduction of gas and electricity these lamps provided lighting in all householdsPioneers and early settlers in Moorabbin Shire relied on kerosene lamps for lighting their homes after sunset.This kerosene, flat wick, banquet lamp has a clear glass shade chimney with a frilled rim, a reservoir of plain yellow glass and a metal engraved base . 1 side screw to adjust the flamelights, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham. lamps, kerosene, paraffin, oil -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, 'Milden' by Michael Gromm, 2001
Michael Gromm completed a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) at the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) in 2002. He has been a finalist in the Scope Galleries Art Prize (2012); The Metro Gallery Art Prize (2010); The Fletcher Jones Contemporary Art Prize (2008), and was announced the winner of the David Pratt Drawing Award in 2001. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.art, artwork, michael gromm, seascape, alumni, oil on canvas, oil, david pratt drawing award, fletcher jones contemporary art prize, metro gallery art prize, scope galleries art prize -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Note book, Webb Bros, Early 20th century
This little slate notebook was given by Webb Brothers to their customers as an advertising tool. The Webb Brothers Company a large manufacturing firm in Lava Street, Warrnambool, making windmills, dairying utensils, steam boilers, and oil engines. They were also engineers, brassfounders and wholesale tinsmiths and plumbers. Motor car work became a speciality in the 1920s. In 1921 they opened a branch of their business in Melbourne (Bayswater) and the name of the firm became Presha Engineering Company. This notebook is of some interest as it was provided by Webb Brothers, an important company in Warrnambool in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also an example of the advertising techniques used by business houses at that time and an interesting example of the use of a slate pencil and slate pages as a recording mechanism.This is a brown leather notebook with three pages of slate material making eight spaces for recording notes. Notes recorded in slate can be rubbed out and the space used again. The slate pencil container is on the side of the notebook but the pencil is missing. The cover is mottled with creamy-yellow lines. The pages are edged in red and there is scribble on some pages. Front page of notebook: ‘Before purchasing talk to Webb Bros. & Co., Windmill Makers, Engineers, Ironworkers etc. Lava Street, Warrnambool ‘Phone 27, Made in Germany’ Scribble on first page ‘Wanted known’ webb brothers, warrnambool, brassfounders