This bottle held ink for use with a nib pen.Green glass bottle, 'C' pressed into base.glass bottles, inkwells

This bottle held ink for use with a nib pen. The bottle was designed with an enclosed top for transport, which would be removed prior to use (shear top).Shear top cabin ink bottle in green glass. 'J.Angus' pressed into base.glass bottles, ink bottles, cabin inks

This bottle holds one third of an imperial pint. The manufacturer Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd began production in Melbourne in 1930. Possibly used for school milk which was a scheme in place from 1951 until 1973.Clear glass bottle, pressed inscription.Inscription: "Milk. Third Pint. This bottle belongs to Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd and cannot be used with out written permission."milk bottles, milk, glass bottles

This bottle held clag or gum to be used to seal envelopes. Glass bell shaped clag bottle. This type of clag or gum would have been for sale in newsagents and stationery outlets for the sealing of envelopes. Prior to the invention of the pre-gummed envelopes a sealing agent was needed and sold separately. This bottle would have had a paper label detailing the clag manufacturer and amount contained. The wide base was to add stability in use to avoid it tipping over. The bottle has a faint AGM monogram on the base so it would date to the 1940/50s period.Bell Shaped Glass gum bottle.AGM monogram, '338 and M' pressed into base. #-piece mold with attached base.glass bottles, gum bottles

Fence strainers were used to tension the wire on farm fences.Fence strainerfence strainers, farm equipment

Hammer headHammer head, rusted.tools, hammers, hand tools

Small rabbiter's hoeSmall hoe, rusted.tools, hand tools, hoes

This bottle held "Clag', a glue used in many offices and schools. Clag was trademarked in 1898. The A G M initials on the base mean this bottle was made between 1922 and 1929. Clear glass bottle, pressed inscription.Inscription: "The property of J.Angus & Co." Faint A G M on base.glass bottles, clag, glue bottles

This bottle held "Peck's Paste', The company, Harry Peck & Co., was founded in 1891 and soon began making potted meats and fish pastes in their factory in South London. Peck's Paste arrived in Australia in 1904.Clear glass bottle, embossed inscription.Inscription: "Peck's" on side of jar; the base has the design number as "7134 50=R.C. ...) The rest is missing because of a chip on base.glass bottles, peck's paste

Small perfume bottle, stopper top.Small, rectangular. clear glass bottle, pressed design and flat space for label (missing)glass bottles, perfume bottles

Small perfume bottle, screw top.Small, oval, frosted glass bottle, pressed inscription, screw top.'3' on base; monogram on front.glass bottles, perfume bottles

Medicine bottle that would have contained Kruses Prize Medal Magnesia. Both the contents and the bottle were produced by Felton Grimwade & Co Melbourne. The bottle was manufactured by the Felton Grimwade & Co owned Australian Glass Manufacturing Co Ltd (AGM) between 1912 and 1922.Clear glass bottle, pressed inscription, stopper top.Pressed on front: "Kruses Prize Medal Magnesia"; on back: "Felton Grimwade & Co Melbourne"; on base: monogram "AGM"glass bottles, medicine bottles, kruse, felton grimwade, agm

Medicine bottle that would have contained Dr Jenner's Cough Balsam.Aqua tinted clear glass bottle, embossed inscription, stopper top.Embossed on front: "Dr Jenner's Cough Balsamglass bottles, medicine bottles, jenners cough balsam, quack remedies

Medicine bottle that would have contained Arnold's Balsam, believed to be a 'quack' remedy.Clear glass bottle, embossed inscription, stopper top.Pressed on front: "Arnold's Balsam"glass bottles, medicine bottles, arnolds balsam

Medicine bottle that would have contained Bonnington's Irish Moss cough syrup.Clear glass bottle, embossed inscription, stopper top.Embossed on front: "Bonnington's Irish Moss coughs and colds"; on base "CM 1522"glass bottles, medicine bottles, bonnington's irish moss

Medicine-style bottle , square profile, "M.BALFE" pressed into front of bottle. AGM monogram on the base. Contained Balfe black and colors for straw hatsClear glass bottle, pressed inscription, stopper top.Pressed on front: "M.BALFE"glass bottles, medicine bottles, straw hats

Medicine-style bottle , square profile, "Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds" embossed on front of bottle. Clear glass bottle, pressed inscription, screw top closure.Pressed on front: "Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds"glass bottles, medicine bottles

Medicine bottle that would have contained Bonnington's Irish Moss cough syrup.Brown glass bottle, pressed inscription, stopper top.Pressed on front: "Bonnington's Irish Moss coughs and colds"; on base "CM 1S05"glass bottles, medicine bottles, bonnington's irish moss

This bottle holds one imperial pint. The manufacturer John Sutherland & Sons began production in Melbourne in 1885 and ended production in the 1970s. This bottle was made with a 3 piece mould. 2 pieces for the bottle proper and a third for the base. The side mould seams extend right through the lip, so this was not applied separately. The type of A G M mark on the bottom indicates it was made during the 1929 to 1933 period. It displays some stretching in the glass on the neck as it was taken from the moulds whilst still somewhat plastic, not having cooled enough. Overall the bottle in excellent condition.Clear glass bottle, embossed inscription, AGM mark on base.Embossed inscription: "John Sutherland & Sons Pty Ltd Melbourne Pickles"glass bottles, john sutherland & sons, pickle bottles

This bottle probably held sauce. The manufacturer Jonathan Reeve Pty Ltd began production of sauces and pickles in Ballarat from 1915 until 1930 when the company became insolvent. The type of A G M inscription dates the bottle to the period 1922 to 1929. Clear glass sauce bottle, pressed inscription, AGM mark on base.Pressed inscription: "This bottle is the property of Jonathan Reeve Pty Ltd Manufacturers Ballarat" "Reg No4466" On base: "M 181 M AGM" The type of A G M inscription dates the bottle to the period 1922 to 1929. The company became insolvent in 1930.glass bottles, pickle bottles, sauce bottles, jonathan reeve pty ltd, agm

History of the Diamond Valley Gem Club since its beginning in 1967.2p. black and white typescriptdiamond valley gem club, gem clubs, lapidary clubs

Article advertising an exhibition of patchwork quilts in shop fronts along Watsonia Road, Watsonia 13/08/2004Newspaper clipping, text with colour illustrationquilting, debra layt, patchwork gallery, watsonia road watsonia

Event promotion and planning document for the Watsonia Quilt Wander 20046p. programme promotion document, stapledlayt family, quilting, debra layt, the patchwork gallery

Curriculum Vitae of Debra Ann Layt, Managing Director/Owner of The Patchwork Gallery, Watsonia. Note: complete document available. Personal details not shown here.2p. black and white print, colour photograph, stapleddebra layt, the patchwork gallery, watsonia people

A short article about Volunteers of Banyule, an organisation that helps place volunteers with suitable placements.News clipping, black text and colour imageWritten on clipping: "Volunteers of Banyule 2004"volunteers of banyule, steve kennedy, watsonia

Two articles on Volunteers of Banyule from Heidelberg Weekly and Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping 1 from Heidelberg Weekly, black text on white background, color illus. Clipping 2 from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on beige background, colour illus.volunteers of banyule, watsonia

Article outlines the work of Volunteers of Banyule in matching volunteers with organisations needing help.One page text.volunteers of banyule, watsonia

2 photographs from Volunteers of Banyule taken by Rosie Bray. Photo 1 is captioned "Barbara and Leigh Dixon Volunteers of Banyule 2003"; photo 2 is captioned "Steve Kennedy and Barbara Dixon, co-ordinators of Volunteers of Banyule 2003".2 colour photographs, captions on back.volunteers of banyule, steve kennedy, barbara dixon, watsonia

5 articles on the Watsonia Neighbourhood House from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Articles written by Rosie Bray. The neighbourhood house organises many activities from craft and art to yoga and other wellbeing subjects.5 Clippings from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on green or cream background, colour illus.watsonia neighbourhood house, lambourne road watsonia

Photographs from Watsonia Neighbourhood House 2005 taken by Rosie Bray. Shows Cheryl Purcell - coordinator of Watsonia Neighbourhood House Feb 2005Colour photograph, caption on back.Caption: "Cheryl Purcell - co-ordinator of Watsonia Neighbourhood House Feb 2005"watsonia neighbourhood house, cheryl purcell