A cooper would use a flagging iron to insert reeds around the head of a barrel to tighten the head and stop any leaks. First the cooper removes the full and quarter metal hoops around the barrel, this loosens the staves and insert reeds around the head, prying the stave apart from the head with a flagging iron. Then he replaces the hoops to tighten the staves against the head and the inserted reeds to form a leakproof seal.An age old tool used for many hundreds of years in the making and repairing of wooden barrels and an essential tool in a coopers tool kit.Flagging iron metal painted black Nonewarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagging iron, coopers tools, barrel making, repairing barrel leaks, barrel head tightening

A cooper would use a flagging iron to insert reeds around the head of a barrel to tighten the head and stop any leaks. First the cooper removes the full and quarter metal hoops around the barrel, this loosens the staves and insert reeds around the head, prying the stave apart from the head with a flagging iron. Then he replaces the hoops to tighten the staves against the head and the inserted reeds to form a leakproof seal.An age old tool used for many hundreds of years in the making and repairing of wooden barrels and an essential tool in a coopers tool kit.Coopers small Flagging iron metal painted black Nonewarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagging iron, coopers tools, barrel making, repairing barrel leaks, barrel head tightening

This is a photograph of Councillor Charles Henry Grove who represented South Riding on the Orbost Shire Council. from 1893 - 1901. He was president in 1893-1894, 1895-1896 and 1900-1901. He also served on the Tambo Shire prior to the formation of the Croajingolong / Orbost Shire. Charles Henry [Carl] Grove died on 17/4/1938 at Box Hill at the age of 88 and was buried in Orbost. Prior to coming to the Snowy River district, Carl worked as overseer on Buchan Station. In 1880, he selected land at Newmerella after first coming here in 1874 with early selector James A Robertson. He married Annie Robertson in 1876. Carl was a farmer, hop and seed grower and nurseryman. He was an elected Councillor of the newly formed Tambo Shire in 1882, and then in 1892 to the Orbost Shire where he served for many years filling various public roles. In 1911, he shifted to Queensland, but later returned to Victoria and died at Box Hill. (info. Newsletter 113)This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. It is associated with Carl Grove, a prominent early Orbost citizen.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a bearded man in a suit. There is also a framed copy.grove-charles-henry grove-carl orbost-shire-council

This is a photograph of Councillor Hamilton Rutherford Reed who represented North Riding 1918 - 1936. Hamilton Reed was an early settler at Goongerah. In 1868 Hamilton Reed and John Locke both of Bendoc secured a grazing area of 60,000 acres at Goongerah. About the year 1878 Hamilton Reed and C. W. Nicholson decided to, if possible, to go from Bendoc to Orbost via Goongerah, they accomplished the task in 4 days from Goongerah. (more info. Newsletter September 2004)This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a moustached man in a suit. There is also a framed photograph.on back - "Cr H.R. Reed, North Riding 1918-1936"reed-hamilton-rutherford goongerah-history orbost-shire-council

This is a photograph of Tambo and Orbost Shire Councillor, Hugh Cameron (born 1850 died 1921) who represented S R/ Bendoc Riding in 1184-1886 and from 1891-1892. Hugh Cameron was also on the Orbost Shire council from 1892-1915. (more info. in O.D.H.S. newsletter -Tambo Shire)This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. It is also associated with Hugh Cameron.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a bearded man in a suit.There is also a framed photograph.cameron-hugh orbost-shire-council

This is a photograph of Councillor George Nixon who represented South Riding on the Orbost Shire Council from 1902 - 1916. He was president 1914-1915. George Nixon (1862-1941) selected land in Bete Bolong in the 1890's. He married Emily Warren in 1889 in Orbost. He was a shire councillor. He was a prominent breeder of Clydesdales and after a serious fall off a horse walked with a walking stick and special boot for the rest of his life. He was well-known for his interest in cars, horse-racing and politics.He was married to Emily Warren in 1889 in Orbost. Mrs Nixon (Emily)was the first Red Cross president during WW1. They had ten children.both George and Emily are buried in the Orbost Cemetery. (ref:From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point by Hon Peter Nixon A.O.)This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. This item is associated with a prominent Orbost family. George Nixon was the son of James and Alice Nixon. The Nixon families were among the earliest settlers on the Snowy River.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of man wearing a suit.There is also a framed copy.nixon-george orbost-shire-council

Punch, metal, with round burred head, four flat sides that taper to a flat narrow endflagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, punch, tool, metal work, metal work equipment, carpenter tool, sailmaker tool

This is a photograph of Mr John Scouller (born 1861 , died 1935) who was the first manager of the Orbost Butter Factory which opened in 1892. He filled the position for thirty years.John Scouller was a prominent Orbost citizen in the late 19th and earyl 20th centuries.A black / white head and shoulders portrait of a balding man with a moustache. He is wearing a suit and tie.scouller-john orbost-butter-factory

The intrenching tool of the Australian soldier was a British design. It is carried in an Australian leather infantry equipment blade carrier, commonly known as P15 equipment The Australian version was made of two pieces, riveted together with three rivets. The depth of the handle (helve) collar is considerably thicker than the accepted British pattern of the same time. http://www.grantsmilitaria.com/Steel trenching tool head with shovel enf and pick end Oval hole for fitting handleStamped AUSTRALIAtrenching tool. entrenching tool

Passport photos of Frederick Gardner DAVEY to be used in a passport in case of escape from POW camp. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.1) & .2) Black / white passport sized head & shoulders photos of a man in civilian clothes..1) Handwritten on back in black ink: 1942 Escape photo for passportphotography, identification raaf

Framed large ink drawing of a ten head battery, winding and pumping machines, gearhouse and framing. caxton company, smythesdale, w. watson, architectural plan

WW1 gas mask, full head and neck covering, two eye glasses and mouth piece.military-equipment, protective, gas

Coloured photo of painting. Joshua Black - Head and shoulders. Black Jacket and tie. White shirt.Back: Holland's Picture Framing and Art Supplies. Hilary. 16 Henty St, Portland. Phone 03 55233582

Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoors This item is similar as the one worn by the "Queen Mother" in the film "The Kings' Speech"Silver coloured pin with a thistle shaped head also in silver/chrome colour. Sleek in appearancemillinery, costume, pin hat accessories, female hair restrainer

Black and white photograph showing a copied illustration of the head of a man. Partial caption underneath image Murdered by the Kelly Gang (written in ink on rear)kelly gang, edward kelly, ned kelly, aaron sherritt, murders, joe byrne

These items are examples of hand-made nails / spikes used in earlier times.Four hand-made large rusty iron pegs. They are tapered to points and have flat heads.spikes trades blacksmithing

Vida Cooper's first teaching post was Ringwood East Primary School, Everard Road. Clippings included with Cooper Collection memorabilia donated by Annette Rattray - a distant relative.Newspaper clipping circa 1975 headed Goodbye Miss Cooper and 1942 clipping of cattleyard scene.1. Michelle Smith of grade 6 at Verdale Primary School, Mitcham, presents Miss Cooper with a farewell gift - a copper electric kettle - on behalf of the students. 2. Wednesday, March 11, 1942 - Helping with the branding: Two city girls helping with the branding on Mr. John Roper's property, Mt. Yorke, Tawonga, via Wodonga.