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Newspaper - Newspaper Age 1898, 24.10.1898
Age newspaper 24.10.1898. This newspaper was used as packing for a picture in the children's room, and the paper would have been read by August Schwerkolt. The house was purchased by Whitehorse Council, and pulled down in 1924. The paper was found in a machine drawer in September 2014 by Rosalie Wale, a great great grand-daughter of August Schwerkolt and works at Schwerkolt Cottage.1898 Age newspapersAge Melbourne 24/10/1898documents, newspapers -
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Domestic object - Christmas Pudding Charms
From the kitchen of Abigail Schwerkolt and used in the Christmas puddings or her grandchildren. This must have been after 1966, because of decimal currency. Donor found these when cleaning out the house in 1994.Six Sterling silver Christmas Pudding Charms.Chardwicksdomestic items, food storage & preservation, metalcraft, sterling silver -
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Map, Aborigines of Bulleen, n.d
Map showing traces of Wurunngeri Tribe to be found in an area which became City of Doncaster and Templestowe, taken from history written by Irvine Green.Map showing traces of Wurunngeri Tribe to be found in an area which became City of Doncaster and Templestowe, taken from history written by Irvine Green.Map showing traces of Wurunngeri Tribe to be found in an area which became City of Doncaster and Templestowe, taken from history written by Irvine Green.aborigines, city of doncaster -
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Newspaper - Article, Horse troughs, 10/01/1978
Article in 'The Sun' 1978 about the Blackburn horse trough found by Robin Da Costa at the corner of Blackburn and Canterbury Roads, bequested by George Bills to Australian horse owners. Bill came from Britain to Australia in 1859 and made a fortune. When he died in 1927 he left a large sum of money to prevent cruelty to animals. Robin is producing a pictorial history of Blackburn with the help of a grant from Nunawading Council.horse troughs, bills, george, blackburn road, blackburn, canterbury road, da costa, robin -
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Article - photocopy, Louise Multicultural Community Centre, 2013
A three page print-out from the Internet about the thirty year celebration of the founding of the Louise Multicultural Community Centre in Box Hill.A three page print-out from the Internet about the thirty year celebration of the founding of the Louise Multicultural Community Centre in Box Hill.A three page print-out from the Internet about the thirty year celebration of the founding of the Louise Multicultural Community Centre in Box Hill.louise multicultural community centre, city of whitehorse -
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Document, Mitcham Station Post Box, 1981
... Mitcham melbourne This document was found in the back ...It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.letter boxes, australian post, schwerkolt cottage committee of management, mitcham railway station, city of nunawading -
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Document, Birds of the City of Nunawading area, 1961
Listing of birds to be found in Nunawading in 1961 and an indication of those breeding at that time. Latest entry 2/12/1963. Compiled by H.E. Tarr, R.A.O.U.nunawading, birds, tarr, h.e. -
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Photograph - Black and white postcard, Blackburn Tennis Club 1908
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white Photo of Blackburn Tennis Club (Captioned) in early 1900s. Club founded in 1908. See page 41 of Da Costa book.blackburn tennis club, founded 1908 -
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Photograph - B/W Photograph, Blackburn Football Club, 1929
Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'.Black and white photo of Blackburn Football Club in 1929. The club was founded in 1900s and is still in existence. See Da Costa book page 87. Names listed in SUBJECTS below.lea, w., dell, r., bambridge, l., luff, robert, brown, jamieson, alexander a., young, stainsby, peters, h., lee, s., foster, c., kiker, f., jenkinson, p., mcclelland, cooper, tickle, rooks, charles francis, williams, heatley, j., headford, n., heppner, w. b., jenkyn, t., yeomans, a., blackburn football club -
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Photograph, Bruce Fisher, 1987
Bruce Fisher, Member of Local Pioneer Family, repaired the Crest when it was found forgotten and neglected in Council Garage, 1987.Black and white photo of Bruce Fisher with Crest of City of Nunawading which he had repaired.fisher, bruce, city of nunawading, coat of arms -
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Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage
The Blacksmith's shop or 'Smithy' was erected from timbers found in a paddock in the Dandenong Ranges by Mr George Cox which were transported to the Cottage site and re-erected in 1970 on a part of the site where remains of a previous building had been found.Black and white photo of Smokehouse and Smithy at Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage, smokehouse, smithy, blacksmith forge -
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Photograph, Australian Tesselated Tile Co - Works
Black and white photo of Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Works c1940. Situated on south side of railway line. Founded 1885- ceased operation 1965. Certainly not Mitcham's most favourable aspect but key to its early development. Residents of the time can well remember vast quantities of black smoke when the kilns were fired up on Monday morning for the week's production.australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd -
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Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage, 1973
The Blacksmith's shop or 'Smithy' was erected from timbers found in a paddock in the Dandenong Ranges by Mr George Cox which were transported to the Cottage site and re-erected in 1970 on a part of the site where remains of a previous building had been found.Black and white photo of Blacksmith's shop at Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage, smithy, blacksmith's -
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Functional object - Coffee Essence Bottle
... Mitcham melbourne Found in the backyard of 19 Lithgow ave ...Found in the backyard of 19 Lithgow ave, BlackburnSmall square bottle of light green thick glass with a chipped mouth. Embossed with' James Dickenson & Co Shield Brand Coffee Essence' down one side of the bottle.James Dickenson & Co Shield Brand Coffee Essenceglass technology, bottles, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
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Tool - Wooden Ruler
From the Betty McPhee ruler collectionWooden ruler to measure in 12 inches and 30cm.Ruler was used to advertise Guest's Dairy Milk Arrowroot biscuits found in show bags.Guest's Dairy Milk Arrowrootschool, equipment, domestic items, writing equipment -
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Uniform - Belt
Item from donor's mother (1926-2015) and father (1923-1962 ). They lived in Camberwell and then in Box Hill from the 1950s. The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an international, interdenominational christian youth organization conceived in Glasgow in1883 which spread quickly across the UK and worldwide. It was founded in Australia in 1890.One brown leather belt with round brass buckle with "The Boys' Brigade" on the buckle.The Boys' Brigadeboys brigade, youth group -
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Clothing - Beret Hat, unknown
Item from donor's mother (1926-2015) and father (1923-1962)who lived in Camberwell and then from the 1950s in Box Hill.The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an international, interdenominational christian youth organization conceived in Glasgow in1883 which spread quickly across the UK and worldwide. It was founded in Australia in 1890.Black wool felt beret with black ribbon edging and ribbon hanging down back. On the front a metal badge "The Boys' Brigade" with an anchor in the centre with the words "Sure", B B "Steadfast" inside. Size 6 5/8. "The Boys' Brigade", anchor, "Sure", B B "Steadfast" inside. Size 6 5/8.the boys' brigade, beret -
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Decorative object - Sampler, 1847
When removed from the frame, in Sept 1999, for conservation work it was found that probably on three previous re-framings the work had been tacked as the tack heads are clearly visible around the edge and staple marks are also present. The conservator was able to remove some rust but not the staple marks. She feels the 'browning' of the material was caused by the wooden board which the sampler was mounted on.|The conservator stated that the material was cotton 'Tiffany' fabric.Framed sampler of cross stitch headed 'Prudence' 'Hear the Words of Prudence, give heed unto her councils and shore them in your heart. Her maxims are universal and all her virtues lean apon her. She is the guide and mistress of human life. Put a bridle on thy tongue , set a guard before thy lips lest the words of thine own mouth destroy thy peace. Let him that scoffed at the lame take care that he hurt not himself. Whosoever speaketh of anothers failings with pleasure shall hear of his own with bitterness of heart. of much speaking cometh repentance but in silence is safety'|Embroidered trees and buds, flowers, baskets all stylized. 'To labour and to be content with that a man hath. is a sweet life' Mary Baker 1803 18 M.A.G. 47handcrafts, needlework -
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Painting - Picture
Ornate wooden frame of picture depicting boy and girl in period costume entitled ' The Wanderer Found'illustrations, prints -
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Furniture - Chair
Restored by George Cox, retired M.L.A. and member of founding committee of the historical society.Wooden rocking chair with wooden carved back. Material on back and seat in dark checked pattern. Rocking base.furniture, domestic -
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Leisure object - Nodding Dolls x 3
... Mitcham melbourne Found around 1977 at the Highbury Road ...Found around 1977 at the Highbury Road, Ballyshanassy Reserve in Burwood East.Three round based wooden dolls with spring based heads which allow them to nod. Painted faces & details on bodies.toys, general -
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Functional object - Pipe Rack, three Pipes
Made by Mr Hogg of Toolern Vale, grandfather of George Cox, retired local M.L.A. and member of founding committee responsible for restoration of cottage.Wooden pipe rack with five wooden supports. Three Pipes. One pipe bowl appears to be hand made.personal effects, smoking accessories -
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Machine - Plough
This plough was hand wrought on a forge by Thomas Gibbs and used by him in ploughing competitions. It is a good example of forge welding. It include some 'found' items.Small horse drawn long board plough with one wheel and one shear.It is hand made on a forge and includes some 'found' objectsrural industry, agriculture -
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Domestic object - Child's Cup And Saucer
... Mitcham melbourne Doul;ton Wares founded in Lambeth London from ...Doul;ton Wares founded in Lambeth London from 1825. Became Royal Doulton in 1901.Child' china cup and saucer with white background. Pattern of yellow flowers and green leaves.domestic items, crockery -
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Functional object - Spigot
... Mitcham melbourne Found at old mining town of Grant, Vic. DOMESTIC ...Found at old mining town of Grant, Vic.Solid brass spigot with perforations at one end.Smepparddomestic items, gardening -
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Tool - Sickle
... Mitcham melbourne Found around Schwerkolt Cottage by donor. rural ...Found around Schwerkolt Cottage by donor.Large sharpened curved metal blade. Handle missing .815rural industry, agriculture -
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Tool - Hay Fork
... Mitcham melbourne Found in the grounds of Schwerkolt Cottage ...Found in the grounds of Schwerkolt Cottage by Donor.Large four pronged pitchfork with a small shaft for a handle.Handle is missing.rural industry, agriculture -
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Functional object - Sewing Basket
Woven cane sewing basket with lid attached by a cord. Lined in blue padded silk. Contains many items normally found in home sewing baskets - threads, buttons, hooks. crochet needles.etc.handcrafts, equipment -
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Artwork, other - Lino print
... Mitcham melbourne Found by David Cooper in an Op Shop Schwerkolt ...Found by David Cooper in an Op ShopSchwerkolt CottageA lino cut print of Schwerkolt Cottage by B M Pritchard, 32 Creek Rd, Mitcham. Black with off white and has a pinky brown xxxxxB.M.Pritchard, 32 Creek Rd, Mitcham 872765 Schwerkolt Cottage - Lino cutschwerkolt cottage, b.m. pritchard -
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Functional object - Cigarette Lighter, Brass/bronze hexagon, Unknown
Fabricated French art made from found military components,Example of use of found material relating conflict.A brass/bronze hexagon cigarette lighter made from brass nut with bronze medallions inserted either side.Side A - L' Angelos painting (1859) Side B - Coin (?) Frenchexample of french art