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Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Book - Hard cover book of knitting patterns, The Minerva Knitting Annual 1950
Hard cover book of knitting patterns. Also contains several pages of historical information. pp115. Book was owned by Mrs Marie Matta, of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and was kept by her until her death in November 2019. It was donated to the historical society by her family. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Aldham newspaper collection
Major events|Australian history|Olympic Games|World War 1 & Gallipoli centenary. Newspaper articles compiled by Joy & Neville Aldham -
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Document - Information folder - proposed Demas Construction development at Belgrave South, 1976
Information folder containing items [pertaining to the proposed building of a boutique shop complex on the south-eastern corner of Belgrave-Hallam Rd and Temple Rd, Belgrave South, in 1976. Contents: -Town Planning Appeals Tribunal, Appeal No. X76/455, Application No. 2437, dated 24th August 1976. 11 sheets of foolscap. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Margaret Douglas
Information folder containing items pertaining to Margaret Douglas. Contents: -article, 'A life of growth for Sister Margaret', Knox Easterly, 22 October 1986 2 original copies, 1 photocopy) -articles, "Sense of community', 'Resident doctor', 'The Angliss Hospital - through the years', Mail, 10 June 2014 -order of service, funeral of Margaret Shirley Douglas, Blair Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Friday 16th April 2010 -eulogy (by nephew, who conducted service) -Article, The Age, "Artist of Crazy Man's Creek: A portrait", circa 1996. -Article, Free Press, "Cr Margaret 'worked quietly', 28-9-1983. -Article, The Leader (?), "Oft, the best leave", undated (but after 1995). -Article, Knox-Sherbrooke news, "Sister Douglas still cares", 25-8-1987. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Hecla Electric Iron
Hecla 10 amp metal electric iron with Bakelite handle and temperature control button, and material-wrapped cord with Ring-Grip Bakelite plug.Hecla logo on dial. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Icing gun with nozzle attachments
Metal syringe used for icing food. Three nozzles. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Fly Swat
Donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Susan Haywood-Downard, who is unaware of it's prior history.Red Plastic handle (broken at the end) attached to a flat, white plastic square with holes in it. Designed to kill flies and other insects.pest control -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Electrical Fuse, 1960's
Was one fuse in the fuse box of the house at 4 Wirilda Close, Belgrave South. When the fuses were replaced by a "smart meter" in 2016, it was kept and donated to the Historical Society.Ceramic fuse with brass conductor screws. Remains of blown copper wire. Signs of blackening around the wire hole.250 V Federal 15A-AC1fuses, electrical accessory -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
butter curler
Tool for creating butter curls from a larger block. It has a wooden handle and a serrated metal blade which curves in a semicircle at the end and which has a sharp point. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
File
Large metal file with wooden handle. Used in carpentry work to smooth out wooden surfaces. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Handheld Auger
Wooden handle with long metal rod. The end of the rod has a corkscrew. Used for making holes in ground for plants, etc. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Set of shoe lasts
Consists of 3 individual foot shaped metal casts. Largest last has a stand with a slot at the top into which the smaller lasts can be placed. Used to mould boots and shoes of different sizes in their production or repair.bootmaking -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Hand held hoe
Wooden handle with metal three-pronged fork attached. Used for weeding, soil preparation, or to dig trenches in the ground when planting plants or seeds. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Paint can
Possibly was found under the Historical Society building when moved from Belgrave South.British Paints tin. Rusted large can with thin metal handle. On label says 'British Paints Roof Lasta. Enamelised roof and structural colours. One coat covers any colour.' -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Paint can
Paint can with thin, metal handle. Is missing lid. -
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Souvenir Mug, 1994
A mug made for the staff/community party to mark the end of the Shire of Sherbrooke municipality after amalgamation with Lilydale, Healesvill and Upper Yarra councils to form the Shire of Yarra Ranges in 1995.Souvenir mug to celebrate the Shire of Sherbrooke after amalgamation.On one side says "Sherbrooke Farewell" on other side "Shire of Sherbrooke 1964-1994" with the Shire of Sherbrooke Lyrebird logo within a circle. Underneath "CS Hose Glassware Pty Ltd Glass and Ceramic Decorators Est 1945 ph 03-7811966. Blank made in China designed and decorated in Australia."sherbrooke, souvenirs -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Bottle
Large brown, glass bottle with stepped neck to accomodate cork. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Glass preserving jar
Glass jar, cylindrical, with "Improved Agee Utility" in raised lettering on side..Improved Agee Utility -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Rolling pin
Wooden rolling pin. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
peg collection
3 wooden pegs with metal bands, one wooden peg, 4 plastic and metal pegs (one pink-orange, 3 blue). -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Napkin ring
Black, bakelite ring. Has a clover pattern embossed on the outside. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Furniture ornament
Original use unknown. Found underneath the St Martins Anglican Church Hall building when it was moved from Belgrave South Primary School to Belgrave Heights in 1994.Five-sided piece of wood with carvings of vines and a flower at the centre. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Dish rack
Wooden rack. consists of two wooden frames with ridges at the top, held together by a wooden peg in the middle. Can be opened to allow dishes to rest on the ridges.helen gibson -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Mitchell's Fly spray pump
Long cylinder with retractable handle/plunger, attached to a cylindrical reservoir with screw-on lid. Paper label says "Mitchells The Brush People". Used to dispense aerosol spray.mitchells -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Birch brush
Small brush. Wooden handle with metal collar. Bristles made of birch? -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Egg slicer
Metallic. Has an oval shaped indent in centre with thin gaps that allow a small hinged metal frame with wires to go through. -
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Commemorative flag, 1950's
Red cotton flag with gold writing and edges. Features lion and crown emblem and "Souvenir Royal Visit". Attached to a wooden stick. Produced for 1954 visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip."Souvenir Royal Visit 1954" -
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Meat mincer with attachments
Manufactured by John Harper & Co.Metallic mincer with clamp and wooden handle on crank. Includes four attachments.Labelled 'No.1 Beatrice'. Attachment labelled 'Beatrice No.4 Very Fine'. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Nut loaf tin, Circa 1965
Bought by Susan Heywood-Downard in the 1960's and used to make nut loafs for decades. Donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society.Cylindrical tin made from aluminum. Used for cooking nut loaf. Made up of 2 lids and circular rolled central piece. Hole on one lid to let steam out.'Nut Loaf 170 m/m X 80 m/m' and 'Willow Australia' on one lid. 'Nut loaf tin' and 'Made in Australia' on other lid. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Rolling Pin, Before 1940's approximately
Belonged to Elizabeth Downard after she was married (circa early 1940's). Was used by her until the 1990's. Donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Susan Heywood-Downard.Wooden cylindrical central part with wooden handles on either side joined to a metal rod in which extends the length of the rolling pin. Used to flatten dough.cooking