Showing 1013 items
matching medicine
-
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Kidney Bowl
Medical kidney dish used by William Harrison, a member of St. John's Ambulance. Equipment used when attending public functions. Used at Morton Park and Blackburn Football Club. 1946+White enamel kidney dish with blue/black edging.|Oral History is at NP3400 and Transcription is at ND6056Geddes Pharmacy - Carlton/G.H. Zeal/English mademedicine, nursing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - Medical Thermometer, 1950s
Thermometer from Betty Geddes née Harrison of Carlton. Betty Harrison was married to Don Harrison who lived in Blackburn. After marriage they lived in Williams Road, Blackburn. Betty's brother owned the pharmacy in Carlton.Medical (Mercury) Thermometer in silver case.Geddes Pharmacy Carlton 1/2 Minute GHZEAL English Made Guaranteed|Q810 95 100 5 110medicine, nursing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Band Aid Tin
Tin container for band-aids - Cream background with red and blackBand Aid Elastic First Aid Dressings. Johnson and Johnsonmedicine, first aid -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Beecham Pills
Beecham Pills were used as a laxative.Round box used for Beecham PillsBeecham's Pills/Patent Pills/Price 1s.11/2d./Sold by the Proprietor/St. Helens Lancashire, England.medicine, pharmacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Pill Box
Very small round pill box.medicine, pharmacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Pill Box
Round wooden Beecham pill boxmedicine, pharmacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - Medical Instrument
Long black ebony 'baton' shaped instrument called a 'lebenswecker', which is German for 'Life Awakener'. Screw top at one end. Thin round piece at other end which when opened reveals a spring insert in 'baton'. When let go the spring pushed tiny sharp needles to puncture the skin thus awakener the person..medicine, alternative medicine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - Eye wash Glass
Small glass on stem. Shaped to fit over eye.medicine, nursing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Pill Tin
Small Tin for Spear'S PillSpeares Pills for Constipation, Biliousness Complexion Promotes Healthy Action of Liver and Kidneysmedicine, pharmacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Vaporiser
Ornate gold painted stand with glass bottle burner. In original box with instructions. Five pieces includes the box and instructions.Vapo Cresolene Use Kerosene.medicine, pharmacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Pill box, 1900 - 1950
Beecham's Pills were a commonly used 'cure all' from 1900 to 1950's. Box donated by Phyllis HookeRound wooden pill box. All surfaces except base paper covered. Top, yellow and red with black printing.|Round wooden pill box; all surfaces except base paper covered. Top yellow and red with black printing. Black and red decoration on sides.Beecham's Patent Pills. Price 2s 6d. sold by the proprietors St Helens Lancashire England|Beecham's Pills Melb. Vic.medicine, pharmacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Aspro Tin
Nicholas Aspro TinNicholas Aspro/Trade Mark/ Take as directed.medicine, pharmacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glass for eye bath
Part of collection of items used by W.R. Cruikshank from 1920-70's. Donated by Society member Peter SimmenauerOval shape glass pedestal eyebathmedicine, first aid -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tablet bottle, c1963
Pain medication c 1963Codral orange glass bottle with green and white label 50 tablets and black plastic lid. Caution S2 To be used strictly as directed. Keep out of the reach of children Codral 50 tablets Each tablet contains Aspirin Paracetamol Caffeine Codeine phosphate For the relief of nervous and muscular pain Dose Warnings Burroughs Wellcome & Co (Australia) Ltd Rosebery NSW medicine, pain relief -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Container - Small Wood Drawer
Rochelle salts, or potassium sodium tartrate, are a type of tartaric acid which was used medically as a laxative similar to sena and tartar Emetic.The right one of two marching small sized wood drawers. Each drawer features one sliding lid on their top face which has a corresponding paper label depending on its contents as well as a small semi-circle notch, these lids slide vertically in one direction. These drawers are found in the front storage location of the parent item and bellow a row of medium sized drawers.Rochelle Saltsvolum collection, medicine -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Functional object - Scalpel handle, Swann-Morton, Post 1932
Made in England by Swann-Morton, Sheffield. The company was founded in 1932 and manufactured scalpel handles, blades, and surgical equipment.The metal handle comes to a narrow protruding piece at one end. It has identical indented patterning on both sides. Swamm-Morton scalpel handle BS 2892. Made in England.medicine, scalpels -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Packet of Mustard Leaf, not known
not knownPacket only - Mustard Leaf for relief of headachesmedicine, alternative medicine -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Document - Medical Registration certificate issued to Dr Margaret Alison Mackie, 8 January 1936
Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975. Paper certificate registering Dr Margaret Alison Mackie as a doctor. Issued by the Medical Board of Victoria, the certificate lists Dr Mackie's certificate number, residential address, and qualification, and is affixed with a red wax seal at bottom left. The certificate is dated January 8th, 1936.ephemera, medicine -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Container
Box contains various blades for scalpels, label on box is addressed to a Dentist in WycheproofBrown cardboard box, detachable lid, contains scalpel bladesmedicine, dentistry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Container - Medical instruments
Non detachable lid, inside of bag has six compartments to contain individual items such as syringes, ampules, file, lid has instructions for use, cotton wool padding is includedSmall pale green box containing syringes and ampulesmedicine, dentistry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Functional Object - First aid kit, Trafalgar First Aid Kit
medicine, first aid -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE LEADER RECIPE BOOK, IODEX FIRST AID BOOKLET
Rumbold donation as per 8223 1. The Leader Spare Corner Book White paper covered Thirty-one page booklet -A Unique Collection of home and household hints and Kitchen recipes . 2. Grey paper covered Forty page Iodex Company booklet -First Aid for Emergencies -What to do -and What not to domedicine, first aid -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - DENTAL TOOL
Nickel plated dental tool with hooked end and striated handle.Clev-Dent 1Bmedicine, dentistry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BUSH COLLECTION: LEATHER WALLET (S.A.BUSH), ca. 1880
Leather wallet belonging to Samuel Albert Bush, stamped 'S.A.B.' on front of wallet. Inside the wallet is a photograph of two males (medical students) apparently at the dissecting table - presumably Melbourne University.medicine, education - university -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BUSH COLLECTION: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY UNION MEMBER'S TICKET ( A. BUSH) MEMBERSHIP CARD (BOUND), 1884
Leather-bound membership card for 'Melbourne University Union' ('Member's Ticket') issued to S. A. Bush, Esq. 1884 signed by Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Sec. of Union. Opens to two pages inside the bound cover. Inscribed: 'M.U.U.' in gold lettering on front of bound cover.medicine, education - university -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Containers, cardboard 'Propain' tablets, mid 20thC
The main ingredients in this medicine are paracetamol, codeine, diphenhydramine and caffeine which when used in combination relieve acute pain. An empty cardboard cylinder with a plastic lift of lid that contained 'Propain' tablets for pain relief.Front: PROPAIN / A.P.C. / SYNERGISED TABLETS /CAUTION USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIRECTIONS/ Back:: ADULTS 2 tablets every 3 hours,/ ...... CONTENTS 40 TABLETS / EACH TABLET CONTAINS ./......... H.C. ........Ltd. MELBOURNE.pharmacy, medicines, aspirin tablets, pain relief, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Container - Bottle, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1940's
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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Printed account from Dr. James Eadie, Loridan's Buildings, High Street, Sandhurst, dated June 2nd 1877. For Court King of the Forest for attending Mr G. M. Horn & supplying him & family with medicines &c for the period of nine months £0-15-0societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, loridan's buildings, g m horn, court king of the forest -
Greensborough Historical Society
Container - Medicine Container, Throaties, 1950s
Throaties is a commonly used home medicine. The Throaties medicated lozenge was invented by Sweetacres in 1930 and is still in production in the 21st century.Small tin, painted hinged lid"Throaties, invaluable for coughs, colds, sore throats, influenza, etc." printed in red, black and creammedicines, medicated lozenges, throat lozenges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRIS COLLECTION: FARMER'S GUIDE; A TREATISE ON THE DISEASES OF HORSES AND BLACK CATTLE
Book, dark blue faded cover, black tape on spine ( could be later addition to secure book.) 'The Farmer's Guide; a treatise on the diseased of horses and black cattle. With a selection of proved prescriptions and instruction for the management of breeding mares and cows' Published by Blackie & Son, Queen Street, Glasgow, MDCCCXXXIX (1839) Written inside front cover handwritten in pen ' Alex MacDonald, Alex Macdonald, Grieve Culbo' On next page handwritten in pen 'Alex MacDonald, Grieve Coulmony, Pariah of a Ardcheck (?) 1837' Medicine for horses, fenugreek seeds, medicine for horses' Book found in material with Harris Collection, Axedale, although no indication of Harris ownership of book.James Webb, veterinary surgeon.axedale, history, harris family farming