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Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - LEGGINGS, LEATHER, J. Oakman, 1939
Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Pair brown leather Australian Light Horse leggings - .1) Right legging .2) Left legging. Each legging has a long leather strap for winding around the legging before being secured by one of two brass buckles. The top of each legging is secured with a brass hook and a short leather strap and brass buckle.Stamped on the inside of both .1) and .2) in black ink: '15' Stamped on the outside of .1) and .2) at the top near the buckles: 'J. OAKMAN, 1939, 15, S (upwards arrow)'.australian light horse, uniform, leggings, leo reoch cohn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - CLINOMETER SIGHT Mk (IV), F. Tough, 1942
The clinometer sight was attached to a Vickers .303 machine gun and used for long range fire or a fixed line of fire. Brass and steel clinometer sight. The top of the sight featured a spirit level. At each end there is a brass and steel winder that can depress or elevate the sight which rides on a semi-circular copper coloured slider. The brass scale on one side is graded in five degree units. A base plate for attaching the item to a machine gun is missing.On side one: 'DEP DEGs, ELEV DEGs' On side two: 'MADE IN AUSTRALIA, F. TOUGH 1942, D(upward arrow)D, A.1553, CLINOMETER SIGHT (MARK IV)'military equipment, clinometer sight, machine gun, vickers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - MMTB Cincinnati "bundy" clock keys, Cincinnati Time Recorder Co. of Ohio, 1930s
Item used to operate and record the time in the Cincinnati Time Recording clock. This type of clock was used by the MMTB in the 1930s. The key would be issued by the depot staff to crews for use in the clock to record times so that they could be matched up against the timetable to see whether tram or bus services were running on time. Understood that this style of key was last used on the Port Melbourne bus route. The Museum has one of these clocks at its depot which was obtained from The Met in? The second photo shows the key in position before turning the handle around it. By the 1960's (or earlier) they were only used on the M&MTB bus routes. All the tram routes had M&MTB copies with a very different style of key. Only used on two man bus routes and the conductor held the key due to the half-cab bus design. On the tram routes the driver was responsible for the key and recording the time. The key number represented the crew's shift number. For a while towards the end of their use on the trams they were the Run number. This change led to many lost keys! See item 9568 for an example of the time recording clock itself.Demonstrates a Cincinnati "Bundy" time recording clock key.Key - or Bundy Clock key made for a Cincinnati Time Recording Clock comprising a circular brass section with a key number section secured by a screw at one end and a flat steel strip inserted into the brass section, with a hole at one end that could be placed on a hook. The steel strip is riveted into the brass round section. Two keys held.Steel section stamped "tramways" and "55" and "263"tramcars, tramways, bundy clock, cincinnati, time recorder clocks -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED, Colours in Bendigo
"Colours in Bendigo" Passchendaele Barracks, Mollison Street.Photographs - 2 copies of a " Colour Party" at Passchendale Barracks, Mollison Street. Bendigo, Vic Left - black and white C1960's. Right - colour C1980's. Two engraved brass plates above and below photographs. Printed names on white card below photographs. Frame - timber with decorative moulding, brown stain, pink colour mount glass front, Engraved brass plates - top - "Colours in Bendigo/Passchendaele, Mollison Street" Below - "Presented to Mr. Cliff Richards, President of the Bendigo & District RSL/ and its members by the Officers and Soldiers of Charlie Company 8/7 RVR." Black print on white card below photographs; Left "38 Battalion, Australian Imperial Force". Right "8th/7th Battalion, The Royal Victoria Regiment" with 6 names listed below.photography-photographs/frame accessories, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BELT - SAM BROWNE, c1930-1960
Item in the collection re “MAJ. JOHN BALSILLIE MBE” Refer to Cat No 118.5 for his service details, RSL and Council history.Brown leather Sam Browne Belt fitted with double clawed brass buckle. A brass stud and leather loop secured the free end of the belt tongue. The shoulder strap, 32 mm wide, is connected by a similar loop and brass stud arrangement. A pair of "D" shaped rings are mounted at the bottom of the belt (for the sword). The belt also has a flat brass hook mounted against the belt, between the “D” rings. The belt is double layered on the back and left side section.Stamped inside the shoulder strap are the letters "HQEC"uniform, ceremonial, maj john balsillie -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - FORMAL MESS ATTIRE, Unknown
Ribbons are = Reserve Forces Medal 2 Rosettes (15 years plus 2 x 5 year extras) and National Medal. "Joseph Thomas Jones" was in the Bendigo CMF Unit for many years. 6 Coy RAASC - 15th TPT Sqn.1. Jacket Black. Four pockets. Top pockets held shut with brass buttons. Gold Sgts stripes on arms. Sleeve cuffs have two brass buttons each. Chest parts held shut 5 brass buttons. Epaulettes have a brass button each. The vertical type collar has an RACT badge on each side. Ribbons - Qty 2. 2. Trousers, black. Two white stripes down outside of leg. Fly is zipper type.Jacket has "Jones" written in it. Trousers have "J.T. Jones" .cmf, transport corps, 15 tpt sqn, j. t. jones, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WEAPON CLEANING ROD
This is a three part wooden tool with a screw in barrel cleaning brush. 1. End piece turned handle, slightly larger diameter than shaft, it has a brass female screw socket at one end. 2. Wooden rod, at one end is a female brass screw socket and a male screw adaptor. 3. Wooden rod. At the end is a male screw adapter. At the other end is a turned and reduced brass female socket. 4. The cleaning brush with brass male screw adapter.weapon cleaning tool, tool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Munitions, Cartridge reloader
This cartridge re-loader is most likely for loading 12 gauge shotgun shells. It is not known if it was for private or military use. This cartridge re-loader has been in the collection of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for many years but it has no known local provenance. It is an interesting relic from times past. This is a brass cartridge re-loader. It has a rectangular brass base with four brass columns supporting a rectangular top with a hollow middle. The columns of the casing are affixed with metal screws. Inside this protective casing are two cartridge-shaped brass pillars, one with a metal spike at the end and one with a small opening at the top. Both of these pillars are fixed to the base of the protective casing. Over-arching these two objects is a brass lever hinged at the end. This has a wooden handle The arm of the lever has a small protusion on the bottom which pushes into the opening of one of the pillars. It also has a small indentation which fits into the spike of the other pillar. ‘12’ history of warrnambool, cartridge re-loader -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - RIFLE STOCK, Unknown
Rifle stock, wooden, brass plate secured with 2 metal screws, brass plate has compartment to carry an oil bottle, black metal shoulder sling holder attached with 2 metal screws.Illegible marking stamped into timber on narrow end of stock.arms - fire arms, trades -carpentery, military equipment, passchendaele barracks trust -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Wooden Bowl, c. 1958
The Edina was one of the longest serving steam vessels anywhere in the world. Built on the Clyde by Barclay, Curle & Co. she was an iron hull single screw steamer of 322 tons with three masts. In 1855 Edina was requisitioned by the Admiralty from her owners the Leith, Hull & Hamburg Steam Packet Co. to carry stores and horses to the Black Sea during the Crimean War. After return to her owners Edina traded around the UK and Mediterranean before being purchased and used as a blockade runner during the American Civil War carrying cotton from the Confederate states in 1861. Edina arrived in Melbourne under sail in March 1863 and was purchased by Stephen Henty for use from ports in western Victoria and later carried gold prospectors across the Tasman to New Zealand. After a refit in 1870 she was used in the coastal trade along the Queensland coast for Howard Smith until returning to Victoria and the Melbourne-Geelong trade as a cargo-passenger vessel. She was taken out of service in 1938 but was later renamed Dinah and used as a lighter until 1958 when she was broken up and her remains used as land-fill.Small round shallow wooden bowl, 9 cm diameter with small brass plate attached wit two small brass tacks to the inner rim. Inscription 'MADE FROM THE WOOD OF S.S. EDINA''MADE FROM THE WOOD OF S.S. EDINA'souvenir, ss edina, shipwreck -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Dorade Ventilator, 1930s
A dorade is a type of ventilator that allows air to move in and out of a vessel's cabin or engine room but baffles or screens within the box it is fitted to prevent the rain and seawater from getting inside. A Dorade was first seen in use on the "Dorade", an ocean racing yacht designed by Olin James Stephenson II and built in 1929. Since then there have been modifications to the original design. The yacht, Dorade, could have been named after the Mediterranian dorade fish.An early piece of marine equipment from the 1930s that still is in use today on smaller vessels to improve below-deck ventilation.Dorade vent cowl; a cast brass ventilator. A' J' shaped hollow brass cylinder with a wide open mouth twisted to the side. The inside is painted. A Dorade vent is normally fitted into a chamber box but this was not included.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ventilator, dorade, vent, cowl, ship fittings, maritime equipment, ventilator box, dorade vent, collector box, cowl vent, olin james stephenson ii -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION: CHILDREN'S SMALL MAGIC LANTERN PROJECTOR
Object. Magic Lantern Collection -Children's small Magic lantern Projector powered by Kerosene lamp and mounted on a wooden base. Brass fittings. Stored in small wooden box without lid /Brass fittings.Wiener Flachbrennerphotography, projectors - still, magic lantern, wiener flachbrenner -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Coal Scuttle (Kolenkit)
A souvenir imitation coal scuttle fashioned from beaten copper. It is on a brass stand and has brass handles fastened with lion head studs and copper rivets. The handle has an imitation Delft blue grip. -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Letter Opener, circa 1914-1918
WW1 1914-1918WW1 era 1914-1915 May have been made from weapons field produceBrass and enamel letter opener. The handle has enamel coloring of gold, white, black and brown stripes with the opener blade being brass. May relate to WW1 weapon produce used in its manufacture. ww1, letter opener hand made, circa 1914-1918 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GAITORS AND BELT, 3. (Possibly 1953)
1.& 2, Gaitors, webbing. Stained green - two straps - leather. Two brass buckles, old WW2 British pattern. 3. Belt, webbing. Stained green. Size large. Brass Buckles.1. & 2. Inside is stamped “A. Chaloner” (plus faint written as well). 3. “CGCF ^ (1953)”Large.post ww2, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AMMUNITION BELT, Unknown
Army green webbing 10 pouch ammunition belt. There are ten compartments to place M1 Ammunition clips, fitted with brass clip closure buttons. the belt is adjustable in length and has a brass waist clasp.Faded diagram of a right facing arrow, inside the webbing before the waist clasp.passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition, usa, m1 10 pockets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - MEDALLIONS, 1939 - 43
Items collected by Albert Edward Corrie VX47191 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 4847 for service history.1) medallion brass round shape with small ring at top. Face shows a human figure over a map of Australia. .2) medallion brass round shape showing Egyptian figures with one seated..1) one side, “1945, opposite, “Victory”.medallions, 1945 victory, eygyptian -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Pipe Fitting, Before 1878
This artefact is a functional, non-decorative fitting that essentially transports gas from a wall attachment to a lamp. It is a brass and copper gas lamp fitting, designed to direct and control the flow of gas from a flanged wall fitting to an exit nozzle that was lit. It was raised from the LOCH ARD shipwreck site by Flagstaff Hill divers in 1972. Related pieces can be found in the Maritime Village collection. The LOCH ARD left Gravesend (London) on 2 March 1878, bound for Melbourne, with a crew of 37, 17 passengers, and a diverse and valuable cargo of manufactured goods, luxury items, and refined metal; some of which was to be on show at Melbourne’s first International Exhibition in 1880. At 3 am, 1 June 1878, the ship was wrecked against the high limestone cliffs of Mutton Bird Island on Victoria’s southwest coast near Port Campbell. Only two people survived the disaster — Tom Pearce, a male crew member, and Eva Carmichael, a female passenger. The cargo proved too difficult to salvage in the vessel’s exposed condition and was largely written off. The manifest of goods in the LOCH ARD’s holds included “Fittings gas (4 cases)”. The gas lighting of streets, public buildings, and the dwellings of wealthier private citizens were already well-advanced in the cities and major towns of the Australian colonies. In 1841 Sydney was the first to be gas-lit with 23 street lamps, 106 hotel lamps, and 200 private residences connected to the Darlinghurst “gasometer” by an underground network of metal pipes. “The dim days of oil and tallow are gone by!” pronounced one newspaper, flushed with civic pride. The 1850s Gold Rush promoted a similar attitude of confidence and affluence in the Colony of Victoria. In 1855 Melbourne was connected to its system of subterranean gas pipes despite the same high rates of 25 shillings per 1000 cubic feet being charged, (reduced to 15 shillings in 1865 with cheaper sources of coal). By1858 Kyneton had its gasworks to light the town (fuelled by eucalyptus leaves) and Geelong followed suit in 1860. Had the LOCH ARD reached its intended destination in 1878, the four cases of brass gas light fittings on board would probably have found a ready market.The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance — Victorian Heritage Register S417. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. This pipe is a gas lamp fitting. This extensively corroded fitting is made of brass and copper alloy. It comprises a 31 cm copper pipe of 1.5cm diameter which is connected to a 6.5cm diameter wall flange (via a flow tap and an adjustable swivel valve) at one end, and to a screw-in square coupling with a nozzle or gas jet at the other end. The copper pipe is dented and corroded and has three holes. The brass attachments are a more robust cast metal but the adjustable mechanisms are concreted into immobility by ocean sediment. No discernible maker’s marks. In unrestored but fair condition. The pipe with the fitting was recovered from the wreck of the LOCH ARD.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, gas lamps, gas lighting, gas works, brass fittings, gas pipes, loch ard, 1878 shipwreck, victorian affluence, colonial gas lighting -
Federation University Historical Collection
book of sheet music, Molenaar, Sirus by Frank Wright
sheet music composed by Frank Wright for a brass bandSheet music for Sirus by Frank Wright.Frank Wright/Sirus -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Boxing Day Picnic 1988, Malmsbury ca1988
People - Kyneton Brass Band Buildings - Mollison Street -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sheet Music, Boosey & Hawkes Ltd, Sirius, Diversions on an Original Theme, mid 1900's
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.1). This includes the original thirty-one page handwritten Full Military Band Score of 'Sirius, Diversions on an Original Theme' arranged by Frank Wright. It was written in pen in small, neat writing. 2). There is also a copied Full Orchestral Score, which was originally hand written in the style of the era. 3). As well there are two distinct copies of all the printed parts for the music, one in portrait by Boosey & Hawkes Brass Band Journal 4). and the other in landscape by Molenaar. 5). The Molenaar edition also includes one large buff coloured edition of the printed music, 6). one blue covered printed edition of the music 7). and four small paper copies of the music. 8). Lastly is a hand written note from Frank Wright showing all the instruments used in this piece.The original score is handwritten as is the note 'Parts of Sirius'frank wright, musical arranger, sheet music, score, sirius diversions on an original theme, original score -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, Perfume bottle, 19th century
This scent bottle would have been attached to a belt or handbag and would have belonged to a woman of some means. It would have been in use when the owner was outside or travelling and used to combat the unsavoury smells of a farm or industrial area. This item is of interest as an object used by women more than a hundred years ago. It has no known local provenance and will be useful for display This is an egg-shaped perfume bottle made of opaque glass (opaline?). It has an inner lining and cotton wool inside the lid of the top. The top is brass with a brass hinge. Attached to the lid is a brass chain and circular ring to attach the bottle to a chatelaine belt or handbag. The chain was once attached to the bottle in two places but one section has been broken.social history, warrnambool history, scent bottles, milk glass scent bottles, antique scent bottles -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Lamp, Ruby glass kerosene lamp, Early 20th century
There is no known history attached to this item. Lamps such as this one were common household items in the 19th century and the first three decades of the 20th century until electrical lighting became common in most households. This item has no known local provenance but it is useful for display as an item that was common in households in the past. This item has a cast iron base in a pyramidal shape with the four sides having identical scrolls and star shapes. A piece of brass attaches the base to a violet-coloured bowl. The bowl contains a white wick. The brass wick holder has an external knob for regulating the light intensity. There is more brass between the bowl and the mantle which is made of plain glass. On the base of the lamp: ‘Rd. No. 207869’ history of warrnambool, social history, ruby glass kerosene lamp -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Kerosene Lamp, early 20th Century
Kerosene lamps were used as a main source of lighting throughout Australia prior to the supply of domestic electrical services. This was obviously later in many rural areas. This lamp was used in the home of Mrs. Laura Flower nee Sommer wife of Mr. Stanley Flower of Wodonga.This lamp is representative of the lamps used throughout Australia prior to the introduction of domestic electricity supplies. It was used in the home of a Wodonga resident.This item has a cast iron base in a pyramidal shape with the four sides having an identical leaf and flower design. A piece of brass attaches the base to a clear glass bowl. The bowl contains a white wick. The brass wick holder has an external knob for regulating the light intensity. There is more brass between the bowl and the mantle which is made of plain glass.Inside the base of the lamp: an Rd No which is uncleardomestic appliances, kerosene lamp -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Major Peter John Badcoe
Dark timber frame, burgundy, matt board box display of twelve replica medals, four badges, photo citation, officers' peaked cap; two sleeves with cloth badges & rank insignia of Major Peter John Badcoe.Brass plaque, "Major Peter John Badcoe VC 41400 Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, Royal Australian Infantry.victoria cross, medals, vietnam., major peter john badcoe -
Melbourne Royal
Painting, Alexina Duncan - Wife of David Duncan, 1850s
Portrait of Alexina Duncan (nee Butcher) who was the wife of David Duncan, the first treasurer of the Port Phillip Farmers' Society in 1848. The Port Phillip Farmers' Society eventually became Melbourne Royal. The painting is part of a pair with a portrait of David Duncan.Oil Portrait In Heavy Elaborate Gilt Timber FrameON BRASS PLATE - PRESENTED FOR ALEXINA DUNCAN BUTCHER BY HER FAMILY THE ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN ANCESTORS ALEXINA DUNCAN WIFE OF DAVID DUNCANrasv, duncan, alexina duncan, treasurer, port phillip farmers' society -
Orbost & District Historical Society
musical instrument
Used by members of the Orbost Municipal Band from 1964.The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. A brass musical instrument - a tenor horn - in a blue felt-lined case. The leatherette is peeling off the cardboard case and it has been taped with black plastic tape. There is a music holder clip and a brass spare piece.Presented by Ladies Auxilliary June 1964 On centre valve 51454 Below bell ORPHEUSmusical-instrument orbost-municipal-band -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Band Instrument and case
Brass Band Instrument - Trombone Class A New Standard prototype. Besson & Co 198 Euston Road London England. A. P. Sykes Melbourne. Presented to the Terang Brass Band by the Ladies Committee February 1928flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISKS & BADGES, 1943
Alan Telford VX146055 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 28.9.43 age 20 years. On discharge from the Army 13.2.46 he was a Pte in 41st Aust Landing Craft Coy. Refer 331.8, 332.2, 358.3, 359.3, 360.4P..1) Set of Metal Discs " ID " one round and one six sided joined by string. .2) Brass Blackened " Rising Sun Badge " .3) Brass Blacked " Australia " Shoulder Badge Curved in Shape.1) VX 146055 Telford A RCAL A2 .2) Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .3) Australiaidentity, badges, uniform -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Tunic, Cotton, Paramount Mfg Co, 1941
Tunic is used to represent a tunic used in the Boer War 1899-1902. Although manufactured almost 40 years after this war ended, the style is almost identical to that used by VMR soldiers serving in the Boer War. The major difference is the stand and fall collar. In the Boer War, the collar was a stand up collar. A minor difference is the shape of the pocket flaps which on a tunic from the Boer War, was more rounded on the lower edge. The buttons are from a later period but were the closest available at the time the Tunic was assembled by the owner c.1994.Tunic, Khaki Cotton Drill, @ breast pockets with pleats. stand and fall collar, Inverted chevron, cuffs, Patrol back. AMF buttons, brass 7 total VMR shoulder titles, brass, 2 totalParamount Mfg Co 1941 size Regitmental No.... NAME..........tunic boer war mounted