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Pianola Rolls
Pianola roll is a music storage medium used to operate a player piano, piano player or reproducing piano. The roll moves over a reading system known as a tracker bar; the playing cycle for each musical note is triggered when a perforation crosses the bar. They have been in continuous production since at least 1896. These rolls are c1920s.Used and owned by a resident of the Kiewa Valley. An alternative form of musical entertainment in the home. The music itself is historic and an example of what songs were popular in the 1920s.Stored in 2 boxes. Box 1. Mastertouch Rolls = 21; Universal Song Roll = 1; Vocalsty Song Roll = 3; Gulbransen Roll = 3 Box 2. Mastertouch = 2; Unidentified = 18 Most rolls are in original cardboard boxes with labels on the end. Rolls in various condition. Most rolls intact. Rolls of paper end are metal or Bakorlite, paper rolled onto a cardboard core. Boxes are dark colours. They ore continuous rolls of paper with holes punched into them. These perforations represent note control data.pianola rolls, music, entertainment -
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Typewriter - Barlock
The Bar Lock typewriter is a patented design by the inventor and lawyer Charles Spiro in 1888. The keys are easily recognised and well spaced. Used by the typists working in the office for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemeLarge, heavy black typewriter with white letters on the keys. Green matt finish with gold printing. c 1921 Model 22?Bar-Lock / Manufactured by / Bar-Lock Typewriter Co. Nottingham England/Supplied by / Richard Williams Pty Ltd. 193/197 King St. Melbourne At the back in gold print: "Serial / Number' rest too hard to read. typewriter, bar-lock, office equipment -
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Tin of Wax - Fisher's
Housewives waxed their floors to clean, shine and preseve their lino floors.Use by residents of the Kiewa Valley. Waxing floors was common in the 1950s.Round red and blue tin with white and black print. Contains some wax.Fisher's Extra Rich Wax Net 375g 'cleans, shines, preserves, your floors' Manufacturers: Reckitts Household Division, Sydney 10046Dfloor wax, reckitts, fisher's wax -
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Blacksmith's Bellows
In the Middle Ages double-acting bellows was introduced. It had 2 parts, one operated by hand or foot, the other took air from it and was weighted so it forced air out while the part was filling. Blacksmithing is the shaping of hot iron and steel, usually by hammering. Very hot fires were produced by 1.a hot air blast. 2. burning charcoal (not wood). Bellows were used to make tools, fix equipment including machinery, drays, carriages, harnesses etc. Farmers in the Kiewa Valley often had their blacksmith forge. They made their own tools, were able to mend equipment, drays etc., gates, and most items that were made of iron and steel.Large Double Acting bellow with wooden top and bottom, shaped like a 'water drop' - narrow at one end and broad at the other. The wood is held by strips of wood and leather bound and placed around the perimeter. The wood on the top side has inscriptions (illegible). The wood on the bottom side has a rectangular hole. The narrow end feeds into a pipe to enable the fire to receive a hot blast of air. When the bellow is squeezed it allows both pieces of wood to be pushed together.Illegibleblackmiths, bellows, double acting bellow -
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Skis, Boots, Stocks
Hickory wood is hard and heavy. Owned and used by Wally Deans.Used by SECV employee, Wally Deans who worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Wooden skis made of hickory wood with metal binding and leather straps. Cane stocks with wide baskets. Ski boots are black, lace up with a steel plate screwed onto the front of the sole. The boots are in a steel hanging device for storage and transportation. Skis: "S.E.C. -3" inscribed on side. "66 / Hickory / 1742" on front of ski. Binding: 'Northland'. "Kanadar". Steel Carrier: "Tyrol / Can.Pat.1962 / U.S.Pat. 3074085 / Made in Canada"wally deans, ski equipment, skis, ski boots, ski stocks -
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Tool - Sickle
The sickle was used to cut crops and grass and vegetable matter. It has been in use for a very long time but has probably been superceded by electric tools in developed countries.This sickle was used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley.A curved steel edged blade fixed to a short wooden handle. It is used for harvesting the crops, grass and cutting other vegetative matters. The previous KVHS committee referred to it as a '"Hand Craft Cutter".sickle, farm tool, garden tool -
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Booklet - A History of Yackandandah School, A History of Yackandandah School 1855- 1972
The Yackandandah and District Historical Society decided to write up a history of the school which had begun as a Church of England School from 1855 to 1872 before the commencement of the current primary school. The early history of the school is relevant to the Kiewa Valley as it was the closest school at the time.and existed before "Education is to be secular, compulsory until the age of 15, free in basic subjects" The Roper family pages 22, 29, 30 Small booklet with 39 pages held by two staples. The cardboard cover is light green with the dates in dark green and the title and authors in red. No pictures. No contents or index.'C. Roper' written in blue ink on the front cover.yackandandah school, education -
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Baby's Pram - Wicker
Prams were very common as few families had cars in the 1940s to transport children. Prams were used so that babies could sleep outdoors and be moved within walking distance.Original vintage cyclops 1940s pram. This pram is typical of the prams used in the Kiewa Valley during the 1940s and into the 1950s when Mt Beauty township was built and included many families with young children.Painted beige cane and steel pram with 4 spoked wheels and rubber tyres supported by steel springs. Cream colour. Lined with vinyl (perhaps). Cane decoration on each side.Decorative cane pattern on each sidewicker, pram, cyclops -
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Papers - Havilah Cemetery, Havilah Cemetery Formerly Running Creek Cemetery
In 1889, 24 residents of the Running Creek and surrounding district submitted a petition to the Minister of Lands, Melbourne requesting land for a cemetery. Their request was granted. The Cemetery was decommissioned in the early 1950s and the last trustee for the cemetery died in 1986. There is a wooden fence around the boundary (May 2024). One paper lists 29 names in the Burial Register 1861-1948. The last two sheets record the history as a timeline from the 1850s to the 1900s. Havilah was a gold mining settlement from the 1850s located 20km west of the Kiewa Valley and in the Ovens catchment near Myrtleford.Five black and white A4 pages stapled together. Copies of the sign erected at the gate of 'Havilah cemetery formerly Running Creek Cemetery'. Also the 'History of Havilah formerly Running Creek'havilah, running creek, cemetery -
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Film Projector
A movie projector (or film projector) is an opto-mechanical device for displaying motion picture film by projecting it onto a screen.Used in the Kiewa Valley possibly in the Mt Beauty Community Hall for the weekly movies/films.Large ered box with handle at the top. One side opens showing all working parts and instructins. Knobs are labelled eg. volme, amplifier etc. It is heavy and comes with two equally large speakers also in red boxes. -
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Film Projector Speakers x2
Speakers were used to amplify the sound of the movie being shown. The Pyrox Victor was for 16mm films and used from the 1940s.Used in the Kiewa Valley possibly at the Mt Beauty Community Hall for weekly filmsHeavy large red box with 'Pyrox Vicor' on one side. 'Rola' is inscribed at the end of the cone and centred in the front. The company, Rola, of Richmond, Victoria, Model 12U. Circa 1940s. It has a long electrical cord alo inside the case. Both speakers are the same except one is in a poor condition. pyrox victor, rola manufacturers, film projector speakers -
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Crutches - Pair
Crutches are used by patients recovering from an injury to the lower part of the leg. They transfer the body weight from the leg to the torso and arms. This one is an older model.Used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley2 wooden underarm crutches with leather (?) padded underarm support. The length can be altered by taking out the 'pin' and relocating it to another hole either higher or lower.crutches, medical aid -
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Snow Shoes - Pair
Snow shoes enable the wearer to walk on the snow without sinking into it. These snow shoes are an earlier variety as there is no plastic.Used at Falls Creek on the Bogong High PlainsLong basket (webbing) framed with cane into an oblong attached at the back and wider at the front. Leather/material straps are in the middle for the boot to be attached.snow shoes -
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Maps - Educational x 10 and Kiewa Scheme x1
Maps were used to teach children geography, the explorers, the minerals, the world etc. The school bought and stored the maps so that they were available for use. This predated electronic devices. The KHE Works map was hand drawn showing lots of detail.These maps were used by the Bogong Primary School. The Kiewa Hydro Electric Works was built by the SECV and produced hydro power. This map may have been used by pupils as well as workers on the Works. Large coloured maps on canvas, with a wooden beam along the top and bottom. Each one has a cord attached to the top so that the map may be hung up on a wall. Some are made by Chas. H. Scally & Co., Baronia Ave., Wollstonecraft, N.S.W. The Kiewa Hydro Electric Works map is pinkish and shows Rocky Valley Dam, Lake Guy and Mt Beauty pondage in dark blue.maps, educational maps, geography, primary school, kiewa hydro electric works -
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Skis, Boots, Stocks
Skis and snow equipment has changed / developed over the years from the 1940s to the present day. The collection of skis etc. is an example of the changesThe Kiewa Valley is below the Bogong High Plains with the ski resort Falls Creek 30 km away. The local people are involved with the ski industry providing ski equipment to the visitors. A variety of skis, stocks and boots used for cross country skiing and downhill skiing.skis, ski boots, ski stocks, cross country skiing, downhill skiing -
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Clare Roper's Collection of C.W.A. booklets and newspapers
C.W.A.See KVHS 0891 Clare Roper KVHS 0891 Stockman's Hall of Fame represents the Pioneers of Australian Outback and commenced in 1974J. Roper and Miss M. Egan were members of the CWA state council in 1965-1966 See KVHS 0891 The C.W.A. still exists in Mt Beauty / Tawonga in the Kiewa Valley (2024). They volunteer as caterers and assist during times of natural disasters.The booklets consist of 1. CWA State Council and other papers 2. Booklets for 'Acting' (Drama) and Plays 3. Booklets of Songs (with music) and Song Parts 4. The CWA Journal 1949 (x2), 1950, 1958 5. 14 newspapers of 'Stockman's Hall of Fame' Sept. 1992 to Dec. 1996clare roper, country women's association, stockman's hall of fame -
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Scales - Mercury
Used for postage of letters / parcels weighing up to 28 lb.. Mercury was first founded in South Australia in 1946Use at a post office in te Kiewa ValleyPainted gold steel scales with tray for goods and a smaller tray, with edges, for weights.Centre front: 'Mercury' embolished. Below is a tin plate: 'Mercury Scale Co. Ltd. / Scale Maunfacturerers / The Barton S.A. / No. 9366 Cap. 28 lb.mercury scales, postage -
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Casio Cash Register
Cash Tray underneath. ElectricUsed in the Kiewa ValleyCasio / AC 240V 5060Hz 27W / Model CE- 2104 / Serial No. 4412296 Casio CE-2108 DTC / Machine Sales - Service - hire / Daro Twin / City Pty Ltd / Office machines & supplies / 490 McCauley St Albury 2640 -
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Hot Water Service - Lanco electric
Used in the Kiewa ValleyPale green cylinder with electric cord attached. Langco brandLanco / 56-AH - 2961 / volts, serial no., watts. / gallons Cat. No.hot water service, lanco -
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Plaque - Aborigine Canoe Tree
Newspaper clipping 11 July 1972. See KVHS 1030 and KVHS 0198The tree was found along the Kiewa River and indicates that Aborigines lived by the river and used tree bark to craft canoes to cross rivers and to fish in the deeper sections of the river.Wooden board with raised letters glued on. Surrounded by a wooden frame with decorated corners. It has 3vwooden footings. some letters have fallen off. See KVHS 1030Message: Aborigine Canoe Tree / From Mr D. Leys Property / Presented By / Kiewa Valley Historical Society / To The / Kiewa Consolidated School. / 11 July 1972canoe tree at kiewa -
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Gestetner
The Gestetner is a type of duplicating machine named after its inventor, David Gestetner (1854-1939). (Ref. Wikipedia) Used as a photocopying machine. It made multiple typed or written document copies. -
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Collection Guide Dog (A) and Award Pennant (B)
The Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club sponsored a Collection Guide Dog. Money was collected regularly by Guide Dog volunteers. The funds are used for Guide dog training programs. They are trained to guide a person who has low vision, disability or illness. It began in the 1950s and by 1957 there was a guide dog organisation in each Australian state .UKV Lions club was active in the Kiewa Valley raising money for charities eg. Blind Institute. Collection dogs were used as a novel way to collect money and easily supported by businesses etc. In 2024, our society is becoming cashless creating a problem for collection dogs etc. with donations more often made by internet banking.A) Light coloured 'plastic'/'ceramic' labrador dog with a brown strap, a money slot is on the top of his head, and he is sitting on a brown stand. B) Cloth Pennant is triangular and long mostly white (dirty) with blue print and logo and a blue border. The end for attaching is of purple bias binding with two hooks for attaching to a stand. B) Pennant: 'Royal Guide Dogs Association / Mobility/ '78 / For the Blind / Community/ Service Award'guide dogs, upper kiewa valley lions club, fund raising, blind people -
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Milkshake Containers
Milk Bars made flavoured milk shakes for customers. The drink included milk, flavouring and ice-cream.Mt Beauty had a cafe at the Mt Beauty shopping centre and there was a general store at Mt Beauty North.This milkshake set includes 2 metal mugs and 1 glass, mug size and 1 straw dispenser with lift up lid.milk shakes, milk bar, drink, cafe -
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Sewing Patterns - ladies
Dressmakers used patterns to make clothes. Companies included 'Simplicity, Butterick and Vogue etc. The packet would contain transparent paper shapes with printed lines and instructions. These were pinned onto the material, cut, then sewn together as per the lines and the included instructions.In the 1950s and 1960s women sewed the clothes for the family. In the Kiewa Valley dress shops were not available and a journey to the bigger cities was less frequent than it is today.Coloured pictures showing the finished garment. Patterns were in sizes. eg. size 10 1. Fashion - lady's dress 2. x3 Simplicity - lady's clothes 3. x3 Butterick lady's clothesdressmaker, simplicity butterick, ladies fashion -
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Plaques - Awards
1. The Good Friday Appeal is held annually in Victoria with proceeds being raised for the Royal Children's Hospital. 2. Yamaha, a Japanese Company, encouraged Australian businesses to use their products. In this case the Snowmobile.The Kiewa Valley took part in the Good Friday Appeal and Yamahs snowmobiles were used at Falls Creek. 1. Blue metal plaque with holes in each corner and pale blue print informing details of Award . There is a thin gold line around the circumference. 2. Gold metal plaque with holes in each corner and black print informing details of the award.Includes: 1. Good Friday Appeal / Royal Children's Hospital Service Award. 2. Presented to F.C.T.A.M.C by Yamaha Motor Company, Japan. and Milledge Bros. Melbourne re Yamaha / Snowmobile / testing team / July 1972good friday appeal, royal children's hospital, yamaha co. japan, snowmobile falls creek -
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Sticky Tape Dispensers x2
Used in the office or at home to cut sticky tape (sellotape) to the required size. Used by the staff working in the SECV office during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Heavy green steel dispenser with wheel suspended at the top. A sharp metal piece with serrated edge is at the front enabling the tape to be cut. The second dispenser is grey and also heavy. It has a torn sticker at the centre front. Sticker on the grey dispenser: 'Another / Sellotape / Product'sticky tape dispenser, secv office equipment -
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Old Tools
Workman's toolsUsed in the Kiewa ValleySmall tools. 2 wedges (yellow on them); 2 spikes for cable support when suspending cable off the ground, 1 spanner, 1 tool with a tap at the thick end as it is hollow.small tools -
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Lantern - Chalwyn Tropic
Lanterns were used for light when electricity wasn't available.Used in the Kiewa ValleyLight grey spirit lantern."Tropic / uk2 / Tropic", "Made in England" ,"Chalwyn"lantern, chalwyn tropic -
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Magazine - The Protectors, A Tribute to the Men and Women who Defended Victoria in Fire Season 2006-07
The magazine covers details of the 2006-07 bushfires in Victoria. On page 31 Region 24 list includes towns in the Kiewa Valley. The Kiewa Valley is under constant threat of bush fires during summer. Local fire brigades assist in the protection of residents.The Kiewa Valley was affected by the 2006-07 bushfires. Residents are encouraged to have a fire plan, to be knowledgeable about bush fires and to be ready to leave their homes when under threat. The local towns each have a fire brigade which includes volunteers. On page 18, 'The Yellow Line" - Photo of Kiewa Valley (Mt Beauty and Tawonga) Crews.Glossy coloured photograph of firemen on the front cover and raging fire on the back cover. 31 pages2006 - 2007 bushfires, kiewa valley fire crews -
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Folder - Mt Beauty Estate
After the State Electricity of Victoria completed the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 1961 the township of Mt Beauty was sold. The Shire of Bright (currently Alpine Shire) purchased the town and individual houses were put up for sale to the public.The sale of Mt Beauty changed the town - its occupants, its industry, its governance etc. Papers held in a manila folder. They include the Contract of Sale and Maps of Mt Beauty 1961mt beauty township, shire of bright