Crib Pail owned by John Tom Clifton. His mother Frances Clifton re-married after his death to Thomas Harvey and it was held by the Harvey family It was loaned by Leonard Harvey to the organisers of the Great Australasia Mining Disaster Centenary Committee 1982 but then presented by his family to the museum in his memory.It is the only known article from the New Australasian No.2 Gold Mining Disaster. It was reported that three were removed from the mine at the time of the disaster. The Bellingham Billy rusted when left in a shed. Manley's was believed to have been lostThe round crib pail is made of tin and is badly rusted. A crib pail was used by miners to carry their food down the mines. The lid is missing. This pail was taken down the mine by John Tom Clifton and he wrote a message on it before he died in the New Australasian No.2 Gold Mining Disaster 1882. It was known to have the following inscription "Goodbye dear mother, sisters and brothers: Philippa my dear girl. John Tom Clifton" but is not readable .clifton billy, miner's pail, crib pail, new australasian no.2, gold mining disaster, creswick

pages 3, 4, 5, & 6 of The Argus dated 18/9/1915. Contains advertisements, War news and two photos of the Alexandra Club, a movement which despatched a tin billy packed with small articles of Christmas cheer to each fighting Australian soldier at the Dardanelles. Billies were not available in the trenches.newspaper, argus, news items, the argus 18/9/1915, the alexandra club

The Bendigo based Sander family business Sander and Sons, were producers of eucalyptus oil/extract in the 19th and 20th centuries. Carl Sandner established Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Distillery in 1875. It operated until 1967Instructions included in a box of Superba Skin Food. One page with black printing included claims made after use of product and directions for use. Notes that an application for Registration of the distinctive label was made on January 18 1907. Instructions originally folded tightly to fit inside packaging with tin. Two copies.advertising, sander, sandner

Article about a reunion planned as a forerunner for the 1991 Centenary celebrations. Quotes from Edna Walling, Grace Fraser. Donated by Ella Chalmers (née Fry) 1928Article in "The Age" 03.12.1985 by Anne Latreille Female student carrying a tree in a tin container. The student is wearing boots, gaiters and jodhpurs. The original photograph was lent to the Archives by Anne Latreille. It was used as an illustration for an article in, "The Age," in 1991. It was used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried. See B91.192.anne latreille, ella chalmers (nee fry), centenary, student reunion, edna walling, grace fraser, ella fry, students working outside

These sulphur fumigator cubes were used in the past to fumigate areas in such places as hospitals, plant nurseries, farms and homes. The cube was placed in a tin containing soil and the top wick was set alight and the cube would burn overnight and kill off insects, mites and germs. One cube was sufficient for a room six feet square. This is a square cardboard box with no lid. The box is brown with orange, red and black printing. The box contains three cubes of sulphur fumigators. There should be four but one cube is missing. The cubes are square-shaped with beige-coloured sides and yellow tops. The tops have raised sections which serve as wicks. ‘Light This’ ‘Johnson’s Sulphur Fumigator prepared by Johnson & Johnson, Manufacturing Chemists’ household items, history of warrnambool

Enamel cookware became very popular because people wanted a way of coating iron to stop metallic tastes or rust getting into food: something acid-resistant and easy to clean without laborious scouring, something more durable than the tin linings used inside copper. Enamelware dates back to 1760 in Germany.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Oblong shaped enamel dish. The white enamel has been discoloured on the inside and much rust has occurred. The remains of a blue enamel line around rim.Two large rust holes in base, and a small rust hole near rim. None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, enamel, kitchenware, baking

Enamel cookware became very popular because people wanted a way of coating iron to stop metallic tastes or rust getting into food: something acid-resistant and easy to clean without laborious scouring, something more durable than the tin linings used inside copper. Enamelware dates back to 1760 in Germany.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Oblong grey enamel dish. White speckles.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, enamel, kitchenware, baking

Enamel cookware became very popular because people wanted a way of coating iron to stop metallic tastes or rust getting into food: something acid-resistant and easy to clean without laborious scouring, something more durable than the tin linings used inside copper. Enamelware dates back to 1760 in GermanyThis object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Large light blue enamel bowl.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, enamel, kitchenware, washing

Henry Reed was a Methodist lay preacher. Successful tin whaling and farming enterprises, he may have conducted services in Portland prior to 1834. He is reputed to have preached the first Methodist service in Melbourne "to Henry Batman, his brother and three Sydney blacks". He was a man of much wealth and prestige in the colonies.Print (for publication) of a B & W waist length seated portrait of Mr Henry Reed. Mr Henry Reed

Photos during Badge Week in September 2004. Badge sellers inside Legacy House for the launch of Badge Week, the poster says: "Buy a Badge", with an image of the Widow and Children statue. 00705.1 is a member from each of the defence forces with badge trays. 007005.2 Legatee George Woodward with an appeal tin and volunteer John Ball.A record of the launch of Legacy Appeal in 2004.Colour photo x 2 of badge sellers inside Legacy House, some in uniform.Printed on the back "

This is an ash tray sold to tourists as a souvenir of a visit to Warrnambool. It would have been relatively cheap to buy. Souvenirs such as this were mass-produced for the tourist market and a relevant photograph inserted on the base to suit the town or settlement where they were sold. As cigarette-smoking is no longer so socially acceptable, items such as this one are no longer sold as tourist souvenirs. This item is of interest as an example of the type of souvenir sold to tourists in Australia in the first half of the 20th century, probably in the 1940s or 1950s. It is of particular local interest because it contains a photograph of Warrnambool during that time. This is a souvenir tin ash tray circular in shape. It has a colour photograph of Warrnambool inserted into the base of the dish (Flagstaff Hill showing part of the fortifications, the Lower Lighthouse, a camping ground and Warrnambool Bay). The ash tray has three lips on the side of the dish for resting a cigarette. The base is gold-coloured and is slightly tarnished. ‘Warrnambool Victoria’ tourism in warrnambool

Fly killer liquid was used in manually operated sprays to kill insects in the home. This was used prior to aerosol cans being available.Common household item used before availability of aerosol cans.Insecticide. Brown straight sided glass bottle with tin screw lid. Base is rectangular in shape. Two thirds of the way up the sides taper to a round opening. The front and two sides are covered with a yellow paper label which is covered with mostly black writing. The title of the label is Rawleigh's Pyrethro Fly Killer Back of bottle at base - embossed: '2' Base - embossed: 5/F1837/Minsecticide; bottle; household item

The Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. The projector is part of a collection of toys given into the care of Cheese World Museum.Tin toy projector mounted on a wooden base. A box shape with a lens on the front has a removable lid with a fluted edge. In front of this is the film holder which has a carrier for the film, a winding mechanism, and a protruding lens at the front. This projector was lit by a candle inserted in the body. A baseplate with the manufacturer's name is on the front of the wooden mount.Fairymark/Made in Japantin toys, projectors, film, allansford, uebergang, fairymark, audio visual appliances, photography

Container for jewellery, glass cylindrical and metal tin framework, hinged lid with clip with three ornate leaf legs (one broken). Faded aqua coloured cloth inside. Object in three fragments 1) upper section, lid and broken glass 2) broken glass section (semi-circle) 3) standflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, container, jewellery, jewellery box

The family of Mrs Nancy Maggs were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireCirca 1940/1950. Child's small tin-plate toy sewing machine. The body of the sewing machine is painted black with red and gold floral decoration - some loss of paintwork. The flywheel is cast, with a wooden handle. Some workings are made of steel. The manufacture is such that the machine could actually be used for sewing small articles. toys, sewing machines, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, ormond, market gardeners, maggs nancy, maggs geoff, f

The O'Maras, of Sandringham fishermen. Early mud brick house. Located in Moorabbin and was still there in 1940. The house was situated in Reserve Road, almost opposite Wangara Road, (formerly Cemetery Road). About twelve years ago, (* the writer states no year), there was a vacant block where the house used to be - it was next to a electrical factory. 2x Black and White Photographs. (i) An 1898 photograph showing two men with a fishing boat on the beach. A beach house / shed , paling fence and tall tea-trees are seen in the background. (ii) A large early mud brick house with a tin roof, chimney and a water tank sitting on a block of grassed landWritten on back (i) The O'Maras / Sandringham / fishermen 1898 (ii) Mud brick house at Moorabbin ( house was there in 1940) / Situated in Reserve Road almost opposite Wangara Road / ( formerly Cemetery Road ). About 12 years ago there was a vacant block where the house used to be and it was next to an electrical factory. unsigned undatedthe o'maras, sandringham fisherman, 1898, mud brick house, moorabbin, wangara road, reserve road, electrical factory, early settlers, pioneers, shire of moorabbin, sandringham, beaumaris, mentone, fishermen, dairy farmaers, poultry farmers, market gardeners,

Tin panel hand painted with oil paint depicting fruits and blossom, edges curled over and signed C Timms bottom left corner. Enclosed note from donor Mrs.E.Young. 18 Bateman St Hampton 3188 stating artist was wife of Bendigo miner & was painted over 100 years ago.C.Timmsperson, bendigo, c timms, tin painting, c timms

Weaving Knotter used in Clunes Knitting Mill early 1900'sBoyce Weaver's Knotter Serial No. A22944 .1 Green rectangular tin to contain the apparatus .2 Knotter, metal implement attached to tan leather strapping with a metal circle with lever to position the knotter .3 Printed pamphlet for care and maintenance of the knotter .4 Instruction sheet .5 Printed pamphlet with operating instructionsboyce weaver's knotter, textile tool

Postal Parcel Balance Scales - circular face with weights and costs around circumference - encased in heavy metal frame with ornate pattern around the triangular foot - oblong flat tin tray balanced on top - painted white with black markings on the face - single black metal hand in centre to show weight etc.In centre of face: "POSTAL PARCEL BALANCE" / SALTER'S "Salter" over emblem showing arrow through knotted rope / 11 LB'S BY 1 OZscales, postal

Kerosene Lamp for a bike. Tin rectangular shape painted black. Silver round edging surrounding a glass lens. Protruding from the side is a small triangular shape with a red lens facing back. Also at the back is spring bracket used for mounting the lamp on the bike. One side also has a regulator dial. bike, bicycle, lamp

Red covered auction catalogue for a sale held at the Cocks Pioneer Gold and Tin Mines (1934) No Liability on 10th, 11th, and 12th March, 1942 at Eldorado, Victoria. Sale consisted of Mining Machinery, Sluicing Plant, Electrical Equipment, Stores, Tools, Buildings and Residences. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - cocks pioneer gold and tin mines (1934) no liability, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, george best, alf dale, jacob eddy, joseph tredennick, the cambridge press

Used in the early 20th CenturyAn early 20th Century glass and rusted tin "hurricane" lamp with curved wire protecting the clear chimney glass. This is a portable lantern with an oil tank at the bottom that forms the base of the lamp. The tank is filled through a metal tube with a screw top lid and it also houses a wick and knob that increases or decreases the length of the wick.lamps, kerosene lamps, lighting equipment, lanterns

Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.Circular tin lapel button with pin back fastening. The front is made of paper and covered with clear plastic. The printed design on the front shows the post 1942 T-shaped colour patch of the 2/23 Battalion surrounded by the words "ALBURY'S OWN 2/23RD BN." There are 3 similar badges in our collection. Above colour patch "ALBURY'S OWN" Below colour patch "2/23RD BN."world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk

Photograph. 25 tin types stuck to piece of cardboard, scanned on cardboard and carefully removed and placed in plastic pockets. On top of card is written 'Spring Gully' Images include men , women and children. Formal photos, men in three piece suits. Appears to be late 1800's ? Written on back 'Miss Hargreaves'.john hargreaves, tin type, spring gully

This coin was minted in the time of Queen Victoria whose young image appears on the coin. It is a bronze coin mainly composed of copper with traces of tin and zinc. From 1825 English coins were minted in countries of the Empire where they were used as currency. In 1862 pennies would have been one of the more common denominations in circulation.A common item which relates to the 19th century with historical and social significance.Round copper coloured coin with head of young woman on the obverse and the image of Brittania on the reverse. There is text around the edge of both the obverse and reverse.The rim is flat.On the obverse is 1853 with Victoria Dei Gratia. Reverse has Brittannia REG FID. DEFwarrnambool, english penny, 1853 penny

This coin was minted in the time of Queen Victoria whose young image appears on the coin. It is a bronze coin mainly composed of copper with traces of tin and zinc. From 1825 English coins were minted in countries of the Empire where they were used as currency. In 1862 pennies would have been one of the more common denominations in circulation.A common item which is well worn and as such has historical and social significance.Round copper coin with image of woman on the obverse with letters EG. F D. The reverse side is extremely worn with only the date 1862 legible.There is a small section of dotted edge also below the date.1862warrnambool, english penny