this ingot mould was used by the harrietville tronoh co. who operated the "tronoh" gold dredge from 1939 - 1954. this was the largest dredge in the southern hemisphere.when this dredge ceased operations it marked the end of dredging in the ovens valley.this dredge also brought electricity to harrietville.This item is significant asit is the only one in existence .This has been confirmed by former staff members. This mould represents an era which was very important to the story of HARRIETVILLE. The "tronoh" dredge commenced operations at a time when mining was at a low point . It provided employment for up to 60 men at it's peak & also connected harrietville to the electricity grid. When the tronoh dredge ceased operations it marked the end of gold dredging in the ovens valley. The enviromental damage caused by this dredge was one of the reasons behind a failed attempt to redredge the valley in the early 1980s. cast iron gold ingot mould with handle at each end,trapezoidel in shape.on inside base in relief in reverse 'H(T)L'gold, dredge. ingot mould

Black and white photograph. Female students pruning a fruit tree in the Orchard with secateurs and sawsOn reverse, "On left H. Mactier on rt. Peg Gibson." female students, h. mactier, peg gibson, students working outside, orchard, pruning, secateurs, pruning saw, fruit tree

Rural City of Wangaratta CollectionA landscape painting of cows grazing at Merriwa Park, Wangaratta.Obverse: D. H. Flockart/ (bottom left corner)wangaratta art gallery, doris flockart, painting, pastoral, landscape

Information about local aboriginal tribesDoesn't specifically refer to Peterborough but explains early aboriginal culture and their relationship to the coastHardcover 111 page book with 104 page of annexures and index. Introduction by Jan Critchett, Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education.Adhesive book plate with the name H W Grimwade.peterborough pre history, kirrie wurung, kaawirn kuunawarn, hissing swan aborigines, kirrae wurung, yarruun parpur tarneen

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.48 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.45 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.45 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.46 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills

Round white vegetable dish with handles and a matching lid. A green strip edged with gold inside a scalloped edge with a raised 'pie- crust' relief and gold embellishment. Lid has a central knob ringed with matching design and edge finished with a gold band and 'sunburst' design around the edge.Made in England H & K Tunstall L 018domestic items, crockery

From the estate of Jean Ord (nee Tate) formerly of 31Drummond Street Blackburn, mother of the donor.Six stainless steel table knives - bone handle. In the original box.Edwin H Needham 1878 Sheffield Firth Stainlessdomestic items, cutlery

From the estate of Jean Ord (nee Tate), late of 31 Drummond Street, Blackburn, mother of donor.A cardboard box with lid containing a set of six square shaped bone handled dessert knives with stainless steel blades of a squared shape. Box has a printed 'Guaranteed Quality, Reliable Table Cutlery Manufactured in Sheffield. Nos. hand written on side of box -95.36.26/-.Edwin H Needham|1878|Sheffield|Firth Stainlessdomestic items, cutlery

Photo shows the tram prior to fitting of hazard lights and striping.Yields information about Ballarat tram No. 13 and the locationBlack and White photograph of SEC Ballarat tram No. 13 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade 12/4/1958. Photo shows the timetable boards located at this location. Photo by Keith KingsOn rear has the photographers file number A(h)(12)ballarat, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 13, trams, tramways

This snuff horn belonged to the Rev. Thomas Hastie, pioneering Presbyterian minister at Buninyong from 1847 to 1898. It was presented to the Society by his great grand-daughter in 2010.This item is historically significant for its connection with an important figure in the history of Buninyong, who was also a notable figure in the Free Presbyterian Church in Victoria in the 19th Century.A brown snuff horn, made of ivory, with a silver band and inlaid silver decoration on the lid. The lid opens to reveal a cavity, where snuff was stored.Lid has a silver disc with the inscription 'T H'.buninyong, hastie, snuff, free presbyterian church, presbyterian church, victoria

Miss A M Fort S D H Stawellstawell

A pair of scissors known as ‘Button hole’ scissors used by Shirley Humphries and her mother and GrandmotherSmall metal scissors with a rectangle aperture at the base of the blades. Rust on surface. Buttonhole scissorsH Boker & Co on one side and Germany on the other.scissors, sewing, buttonholes, shirley humphries

Richard Hartley Smith Abbott was the step son of Joseph Henry Abbott and inherited his families business interests, building successful commercial enterprises such as Abbott Supply Co. He was elected a representative in the Mandurang riding in the Shire of Strathfieldsaye in 1887, served as Mayor of the City of Bendigo from 1917 - 1918 and a member of the legislative Council of Victoria. He was Secretary of the Bendigo Art Gallery for over 20 years.Small envelope with RHS Abbott address printed on front. Open at back. R. H. S. Abbott, / Market Square, / Bendigo.mayor rhs abbott, shire of strathfieldsaye, bendigo art gallery, city of greater bendigo commerce

This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.This shaving brush was part of standard supplies and personal items issued to members of the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2.Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles and string reinforcement bindin at the top of the handle. On base of brush "H. OLDFIELD/& SON/ SYDNEY/1941world war 11, rats of tobruk, soldiers kit

This cruet set is part of a collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga. It was produced by Harrison Brothers & Howson of Sheffield, England. This company was founded in 1847 by James William Harrison, Henry Harrison and William Howson. The firm, originally at Norfolk Street, Sheffield expanded in the 1880s to the Shoreham Street Works. A new factory was built at Carver Street in 1898. The trademark was taken over by Viners of Sheffield in 1923. The firm used the trade mark ALPHA PLATE, BEACON PLATE, HALPHROID and LUSTROUSThis item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A condiment cruet set consisting of silver plate stand and handle and glass salt, pepper and vinegar holders. The maker's mark of Harrison Brothers and Howson is embossed on the underside of the stand.On base beneath a crown "ALPHA/HB&H/7932"domestic items, condiment set, silver plate

Set of two letters on quarto paper regarding an article to appear in the Feb. 25 issue of Modern Transport. .1 - Original of letter from D. R, Lamb, editor of Modern Transport magazine dated 30/12/1938 addressed to Mr. A. D Murdoch General Manager MMTB requesting an message of 1000 to 2000 words describing developments in the MMTB for publication in "Overseas Transport and Trade", showcasing British Industries for a forthcoming Fair. .2 - Response back from Lewis Russell Publicity Officer dated 13/1/1939, advising the death of Mr. Murdoch, enclosing a response of about 1500 words and asking for a copy to be sent to his brother Herbert Russell at The Times.Has an approved note from the Chairman H Bell.trams, tramways, london, reports, letters, mmtb, publicity, transport

Booklet : 128 page green covered booklet of the Rules of the I.O.O.F. of Victoria adopted at the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge held in March 1920 and registered 8th June 1920. Inserted inside front cover are 1. A small 8 page booklet on various medical benefits for the IOOF and 2. Six blue coloured doctor's certificates for a member (name ?) of the Loyal Hotham Union Lodge, No.12 IOOF. Dated 1892 and signed by the Lodge Surgeon R.A.E.Peacock (?)Printed by A. H. Massina & Co., Swanston St Melbourneorganisation, union, society, i.o.o.f., grand lodge, t. langley, r.a.e.peacock, doctor's certificate

This is set number 223 of two facsimile volumes of an historical work. The covers are green with gold printing and the dust covers are cream with black printing and two colour illustrations. The pages contain printed text and illustrations, both black and white and coloured. There are two inserts, one a map and the other showing a New South Wales natural feature. The two volumes are contained in a hardcover green folder.non-fictionMajor Thomas Mitchell historical writing.major mitchell, australia felix squatting period

Author _ Stephen KELEN- 1946 posted to Japan as a member of the British Commonwealth Occupation ForcesSoft cover book Cover- cardboard -, red, black and white print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustrated, black and white photograph- group of students and a teacher amongst building ruins. 77 pages- cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Front and oilers- owners stamp. Front end papers- owners stamp - blue ink- “H. H. + J. FENNELL 2/4 RYAN COURT, BACCHUS MARSH 3340 books, military history, ww2, bcof, japan

The Wallet has been issued to a member of the Australian Military Forces by the Geelong & District Soldiers Welfare Committee. It would appear the bank notes have been amassed by the owner of the Wallet and the post card and booklet have belonged the owner of the Wallet.All the items are originals from a member of the AIF.1 x Brown Leather Wallet, several bank notes, 1 x booklet 'Some Patience' - grey cover and white pages. A Sepia coloured post card of a tented camp in front of two of the Pyramids.Wallet - from the Geelong & District Soldiers Welfare Committee The booklet 'Some Patience' explained by H A H Carson The Bank Notes - mostly Marksleather wallet, bank notes, booklet, post card

Used by Harry Jenkins/Margaret Campbell when Churchill Island was run by them as a shorthorn dairy farm.17lb metal cream can, surface rust. Hinged lid with handle. 1 handle either side.Side: "E H JENKINS CHURCHILL ISLD" Top of lid: "E H JENKINS" on one side, "CHURCHILL ISLAND"/"1612" on other side.churchill island, cream can, dairying, jenkins

Mother of pearl and silver coloured metal opera glasses. Metal top section and connecting focus adjustment fitting has finely beaded edging on all circular areas.L/H top inscribed "K.U.K. HOF U. UNIVERSITATS OPTIKER WIEN". R/H top inscribed "F. FRITSCH ALSERSTRASSE 17".opera glasses

Silver plated embossed medal of 1920.Front: H.R.H. Prince of Wales Welcome to Australia with bust of H. R. H. Back: To Commemorate the visit of HRH Prince of Wales to Australia 1920numismatics, medals - commemorative

Twenty page book with black and white printed text and graphics. The front cover features a colour image of a man and a woman wearing matching knitted jumpers featuring an emu motif. Front: [printed] 1003 / PRICE / CODE / H / Patons / H A N D K N I T S / PATONS 8 PLYSpattern books, pattern, emu, australiana, knitting, patons, handknits, craft, style, design