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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, A school Treasury of English literature, 1912
This a school text book edited by Walter Logie Forbes Murdoch (1874-1970). He had a distinguished academic career and is regarded as one of Australia’s best essayists. He was a household name to two generations of Australians through his radio broadcasts and syndicated literary columns in several Australian newspapers. He was in Warrnambool early in the 20th century as the proprietor of a private school. In 1904 he left Warrnambool to take up a lecturing position at Melbourne University. He went on to become the foundation Professor of English at the University of Western Australia and later its Chancellor. Murdoch University in Western Australia is named after him. He was knighted in 1964. He published over 40 books. This book is of interest because it was edited by Walter Murdoch, an important figure in Australian literature and a man who played a part in Warrnambool’s history. In 1901 Murdoch came to Warrnambool, going into partnership with James Scott, the proprietor of Warrnambool College. They bought out Stanley’s Warrnambool Grammar School. When Scott retired Murdoch became the sole proprietor of the school. While in Warrnambool Murdoch wrote a school history textbook, ‘The Struggle for Freedom’. He left Warrnambool in 1904This is a hard cover book of 448 pages. It has a dark red cover with gold printed letters on the spine and the printing on the front cover is etched into the cover. It has a Prefatory Note, a Contents page, Sections Three and Four containing extracts from English Literature (the book is the Part Two volume) and advertisements at the back for other books published by Thomas Lothian. The book is bound with glue.On the first page: ‘Ada Sheen, State School Fryerstown’.walter murdoch, warrnambool college (early 20th century), history of warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Survey Chain, Chesterman, Gunter's Survey Chain
Before metric measurement was introduced land was measured in chains and links. The chain was a precision part of a surveyor's equipment. It required frequent calibration, yet needed to be sturdy enough to be dragged through rough terrain for years. A standard survey chain is 66 feet (or 20.117m) long and made up of 100 links. Each link is 7.92 inches (approximately 201mm) long, measured from the inside of the loop. The handles are for tensioning the chain in use, they are not part of the length of the chain. In pre-metric units, there were 80 chains to 1 mile (equals 1.609km) This surveyor’s chain has an 8-inch link pitch, with markers at 10 link intervals. This metal surveyor’s chain (or Gunter's Chain) has an 8-inch link pitch, with markers at 10 link intervals, and handles at either end. A Surveyor’s Chain was 66 feet long, and made up of 100 links connected by two rings. A link in measurement includes the two rings at each end. gunter's chain, survey chain, surveyor s chain, perch, rood, surveying -
Federation University Historical Collection
Electrical Instrument, N E Polyphase Watt-hour Meter: No. C619490, c1930
This is a three phase meter meaning it may have been used at the Ballarat School of Mines or a commercial building. Homes are only one phase meters. It would have been attached to the wall - possibly within a box. The rods on the bottom would be the securing points - these are removable.Black base on 6 long screw in rods - removable. These used to attach meter to wall or box. Glass sides (longer sides missing) Three phase watt-hour meterBlack plate on front with full details and makers information.three phase meter, polyphase meter, metropolitan vickers, united kingdom, commercial use, screw-in rods -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tools, Knife, curved, Sheffield c1900, 20thC
John Oxley was a shoe and butchers’ knife manufacturer, who was listed in Whitecroft UK in 1822 . By 1825, he was based in Hollis Croft. John apparently died in about 1837. He had two sons – George (1808-1879) and James (1811-1881) who took over the business. George moved to Indianna, USA and in 1868 James continued to manufacture 'Cooks’ and palette knives and steels" Oxley’s trade mark was a butcher’s knife crossed with a sharpening steel (and the letters ‘JO’). The firm stayed in the family until 1960. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . This strong steel knife is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900Heavy duty curved steel knife with a wide blade encased in 2 thick leather straps secured with steel rivets Blade ; James Oxley with Trade Mark - a butcher’s knife crossed with a sharpening steel (and the letters ‘JO’). scratched into leather handle ; J EVANSknives, sheffield steel, oxley james ltd. , leatherworkers, saddles, horses, bootmakers, shoes, boots, builders, carpenters, early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd, -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Razor, Invicta cutthroat razor, Circa 1800's
Invicta cutthroat razor. The word "Invicta" is inscribed on the bakelite handle in gold and on the steel blade.The brand name Invicta on the blade and the handle. -
Clunes Museum
Tool - HAY KNIFE, W Tyzack, Sons & Turner Ltd
METAL KNIFE WITH WOODEN HANDLEElephant on blade tophay knife, agricultural tool, elephant brand, cutting tool -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Communion paten
Round silver communion paten."St Stephen's Presbyterian Church, West Caulfied, First Sacrament, April 9th 1911" "IHS" in centre -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative trowel
Silver commemorative trowel with ivory handle in black leather box with blue velvet and satin lining. "Gardinder Methodist Church Presented to F.J.Cato Esq on occasion of laying Foundation Stone May 3rd 1924"gardiner methodist church -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Communion plates
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Bowl
Spherical silver engraved bowl with 2 handles.Front: Presented to The Union Memorial Church by Mrs T Ingram Back: Jubliee October 1904 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Communion flagon
Engraved silver communion flagon.Around base: 'Presented to the office bearers of the North Melbourne Wesleyan Church by the Ladies Working Meeting Committee December 16th 1872' On side: IHS -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1900-1925
Oyster Shell Opener. Bakelite handle and metal blade with brass finger guard.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1900-1925
Wooden Handled steel Corkscrew with steel pick and brass ring on handlestawell -
Clunes Museum
Award - SILVER CUP, 1869/70
SILVER CUP PRESENTED TO MR. WALTER COTCHETT IN RECOGNITION OF SERVICE, BY THE NEW CLUNES MINING COY. IN MARCH 1914.SILVER GOBLET PRESENTED TO MINE MANAGER FOR SERVICETHIS CUP TOGETHER WITH PURSE OF SOVEREIGNS TO MR. WALTER COTCHETT MANAGER OF THE NEW NORTH CLUNES QUARTZ MINING COY. BY THE SHAREHOLDERS IN RECOGNITION OF MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE MARCH 1914.local history, trophies and awards, mining -
Clunes Museum
Award - SILVER TEA POT
PRESENTATION DECORATIVE SILVER TEAPOT PRESENTED TO J. WHITMORE AS A TOKEN OF ESTEEM. BY CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB 1922local history, clunes football club -
National Wool Museum
Functional object - Coffee Pot, James Dixon & Sons
Silver coffee pot, presented to Mr R W Pettitt.An electroplated silver, Britannia metal coffee pot in the shape of a rounded, bowl surmounted by a concave section with handle, pourer and hinged lid.J D & S/EPBM/100/MADE IN/ENGLANDpettitt, mr r. w., coffee pot, silver tableware, rituals, domestic life, gifts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tin Opener
Tin opener - large wooden section with metal piercing section at one end and section for securing the tin at the other .33domestic items, cooking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Bottom swage, c1920
Bottom swage used with top swage to round up rods etc.rural industry, farm machinery, trades, blacksmithing -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Domestic object - Oval silver trays, 19th century
from the wreck of "Loch Ard"Oval silver trays from the "Loch Ard"2769 number on backsilver tray, loch ard, salvage -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Ceremonial object - Presentation Trowel, Kew Baptist Church School Hall, Phillip Ashberry & Sons, 1905
"Infant Department The interest in this branch of the school work (under the able guidance of Misses F. Chapman and A.E. Ratten) is well maintained. It is largely through the generosity of Nr. and Mrs. Griffiths that the officers were enabled to have a new brick school hall built. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October, 1905, by Mrs. John M. Griffiths, the new building being erected on the site of the old church. It is both attractive and comfortable and is well lighted. It is also used for the week-night services. The old building which for so long had served as a schoolroom for the little ones was not considered suitable and was in 1905 disposed of for removal. When removed it was renovated, and is now used as a mission church in a neighbouring district." Source: Kew Baptist Church History 1856-1906The trowel is historically significant for its association with the Kew Baptist Church and its ownership by and association with the Griffiths family of Kew who were important tea merchants in Australia.Silver-plated commemorative trowel with bone handle, in black leather case lined with blue velvet. The trowel is engraved with information about the occasion.It was presented to Mrs J.M. Griffiths, who lived at Goldthorns, Normanby Road, Kew. [The trowel in its case was presented to the Kew Historical Society on 24 April 2018 by the Manager of Bupa Aged Care, Edithvale.]Engraved front: "Presented to Mrs. J.M. Griffiths on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Baptist School Hall, Kew, Oct 21st 1905". Maker mark on reverse: "PA & S E P"griffiths family - kew (vic), mrs. j.m. griffiths, commemorative objects, baptist church (kew), presentation trowels -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Plane, Cornice, Robert Sorby
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Collection owned by the National Trust of Victoria -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Screwbox
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.screw box and tapH.E.Barrett -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Spokeshave
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.spokeshave boxwood -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Square
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.square, try -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Adze
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.adze, (head only) -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Adze
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.adze, carpenter's (head only) 3 -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Plane
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.plane, cornice -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Saw
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.saw, dovetail brass back 10"J.Finlay -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Saw
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.saw, keyhole -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Spokeshave
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.spokeshave, boxwood