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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, Australian Flag
An Australian flag mounted on a wooden pole with a very small engraved chrome shield with the words, "Tpr" J.K. Kerr B Sqn, 1 Armed Regiment.Tpr J.K. Kerr B Sqn, 1 Armed Regiment.australian flag, james kelly kerr -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Razor Strop : Leather and Chrome
Professional Straight Razor Sharpening Strop All Leather Construction, Suede Side And Smooth Side Hanging Eyelet Attached at Top popular 1920's. Circa 1920's used professionally in Barber Shops. Leather razor strop (strap) leather finish on ends with inscription "soft finish" on the leather end of the strop. A chrome loop is attached to the end for hanging or attaching. "Soft Finish" annotated on the end of the leather finish of the strop. leather razor strop -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Iron - Travelling, Servex Pty Ltd, 1949
A 1949 travelling iron donated by Box Hill Historical SocietyServex Trademark was registered as an Australian trademark on 2 September 1947 and later became under Phillips Industries Holdings LtdTravelling iron in green leather case with electric cord. The iron is chrome with a black bakelite handle. The cord is covered in pink cotton with black bakerlite fittings.Servex, Made in Aust, W200 cat no B11 PS54 -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Drawing Machine
Articulated arm type manual drawing machine with grey crachle finish. Very dark brown handle, chromed fittings. W&G scale rulers."Ray & Gilbert Pty Ltd / Serial No. 21XT"drafting, engineering -
Parks Victoria - Wilsons Promontory Lightstation
Radio telephone
This Phillips FM 880 radio telephone was used by lightkeepers between 1973 and 2005 for communication with the meteorological bureau. This relatively large device is in a white enamel metal cabinet and has a number of dials and switches and instructions. It has six chrome handles. There are 'decommissioned' labels on the face."Phillips FM 880 ..." -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Pioneer Board
Large varnished wooden board with crossed chromed shovel and pick. Inset above the crossed tools is a 5/6 Battalion shield shaped presentation plaque. wark vc club, support company, 5/6rvr, pioneers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Ticket punch
Has a strong association with the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat tramway system. Issued to crews in order check and cancel tickets.Brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring. Chrome plated wearing off. Makes a round punch. No marks on the punch. The Donor advised that it was used for the "last tram ticket punch 1971 on last tram" - see gift sheet.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - PINK GLASS DRESSING TABLE SET
Pink depression glass art deco style dressing table set consisting of a rectangular tray, a lidded bowl, a perfume atomiser & perfume bottle with chromed tops.personal effects, containers, perfume -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - ALARM CLOCK, 1932
Black tin plate alarm clock with two tone cream and white dial labelled Westclox America, black hands and numerals, convex glass and chrome bezel.RD1932 Made in Canada made by Western Clock Co Limited Peterborough Canada.horology, clocks, alarm -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Legging
Leather leg protection used by polo riders Replica of leggings manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown suede leather left leg legging with velcro closing on side with two leather straps fitting into chrome attachment with elastic bottom to fit over footsuede, leggings, polo -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Vehicle - Conway's Royal Speed Race sulky, Royal Speed race sulky used by Ross Conway on Copper Satin
Vintage wooden shaft, metal undercarriage race sulky. Used by the Conway family from Hopetoun.A good example of wooden shafted sulkies used in trotting races before being banned for safety reasons.Royal Speed, hickory shafted race sulky in yellow and purple. Chromed metal undercarriage, hickory shafts, metal fittings.Wire spoked wheels with rubber inflatable tyres.Royal Speed, D Conway.trotting, sulky, royal speed, brown brothers adelaide, danny conway, ross conway, copper satin -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - LIGHTHOUSE PAPER WEIGHT
CHROME PLATED PAPER WEIGHT IN SHAPE OF LIGHTHOUSE. SYMBOL OF THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND. ELECTROPLATED BRASS OR NICKEL SILVER, SYMBOL OF ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLINDlocal history, metal craft, clunes blind auxiliary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - SODA SYPHON
Glass soda syphon with etched panel reading H Taylor North Fitzroy.Screw on red plastic trigger and valve marked Cohn Bros Ltd, with chrome collar.British syphon co Londonfood technology, bottles, soda syphon -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - Chevrolet Adra SUV Concept, 2014
Designed specifically for the Indian market. by GM India Private Ltd. Production was cancelled due to GM's declining market share in India.Designed specifically for the Indian marketGold bodied black painted roof with matt chrome roof racks, alloy wheels, Grille both in bonnet and bumper. 5 doors including rear access.Chevrolet badge on both boot lid and grille centre, ADRA on right of boot lid.vehicle, suv, chevrolet -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - RAZOR SET
New razor & storage tin. .1)Knurled (textured) handle encased in plastic. Chrome head for blade. .2)Navy blue painted tin with "GILLETTE" in gold. On lid: "GILLETTE/Service Set."accessories, shaving, gillette -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Food Mixer, Lemon Squeezer
Hinged food mixer with egg beater blades of chrome plated steel. Brass handle, chromed. Base worked steel painted with hammertone paint. White plastic base to hold missing lemon squeezer. Bowl to mix in missing. Has five small rubber legs.Has a planetary action and is hand driven. Beats eggs, cream and potatoes. The juice can run down into the basin when lemon is squeezed.domestic items, food preparation -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Iron - Electric
This iron was used when electricity became available. It was possibly used for smaller items that didn't require a lot of time. Residents of the Kiewa Valley used irons for pressing the family's clothes and linen - usually by the women as it was considered to be part of their domestic duties.A small electric iron, for heating only. "Hot Point" brand with a steel body and a black plastic (or could be Bakelite) upper body that is chromed. The electric cord is detachable and not with the iron.Hotpoint Cat No. 6266 G7 Watts 575 - Volts 240. Ps 7 Made in Australiairon, laundry, domestic, pressing clothes, household, electric -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Petrographic Microscope
This microscope was used in the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education Petrology Laboratory.Optical microscope, petrographic type, with a 4-lens objective turret. Black enamel frame, chrome plated accessories. Liftable frame. Housed in a blonde polished wood case.Reichert Serial Number 275062 Inside storage box "2" in red marker pen. On microscope frame a self-adhesive sticker "Ballarat CAE Geology". Also riveted to base frame a label "Supplied by H.B. Selby & Co Pty Ltd, Australia". Inside carry case door a card giving visual magnifications. On box door "S BOSHMA" in red Dymotype.petrographic microscope, ballarat college of advanced education, petrology laboratory, reichert, selby, microscope -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Spoon, 1970 - 1980
Small chrome plated spoon with circular blue enamel resin Rotary badge on the handle - in a plastic presentation case - clear lid and white base - synthetic velveteen lining.Rotary Club Mitcham = outer edge|Rotary International = inner edge.domestic items, cutlery -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Vehicle, motor, Ambulance, Ford 350 Series, 2005, 2005
The vehicle is a Ford F350 series, manufactured in 2005. It has a 6.5 litre V8 diesel supercharged engine. It was fitted out as an ambulance in Tamworth , New South Wales by Jacab and was one of many used in Regional Victoria in the early 2000's. This ambulance was stationed at the Heywood Branch in the west of Victoria for its entre service life until it was donated.Four-wheeled vehicle fitted out as an ambulance. Bodywork painted white with red logo and markings. Bumpers are chrome. Strip-lights mounted on roof above front windscreen. Registration number UDZ591ambulance, motor vehicle, ford, ford f350, jacab -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Desk calendar and hand blotter
Desk calendar with adjustable day, dates and months also used as an ink hand blotter. The calendar is made out of a chrome-like substance while the blotter is padded fabric.Nilhand blotters, desk calendars -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island Lightstation
Wind Speed Recorder, "Maximum Gust Register"
Used on Gabo Island to measure maximun gust over previous 3 hours or between weather observations. Information on the back of the device implies that it was battery powered and indicates that it was used in conjunction with a Synchrotac brand anemometer. Its particular function was to measure maximum wind speed over three hours between weather observations. Like the other weather recording instruments in the collection, it became redundant to the Bureau of Meteorology’s needs. It is a good example of its kind and has first level contributory significance for its historic value and provenance to the lightstation.Black metal box with grey metal front. Two chrome plated handles at front. Red plastic square, greenish coloured knob at front with inscriptions under them.On front,"MAXIMUM GUST REGISTER / KNOTS / READ" On back, "for use with a synchrotac anemometer / ANEMOMETER / RESET" On 2 black plastic discs at back, "BATTERY x 4 " -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir - Trench Art, C. 1941
Two letter openers. 303 chrome bullet handles stamped 1941 with shaped blades attached. 00057.1 plane shaped blade 00057.2 cloud / leaf shaped blade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Ticket punch
Demonstrates aspects of tramway operation, cancelling or showing that tickets had been inspected following sales to passengers by the conductor or motorman. Traditionally used by tramway operators to check or cancel tickets.Brass cast, was chrome plated, machined, device or ticket punch, used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a round hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring in addition. . Chrome plate has been extensively worn off. There are no manufacturer markings or numbers on the punch. On the inside of one of the handles are two saw cuts that could have been used to identify the punch.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - STRAP, LEATHER
Item in a collection relating to Edward Judd, refer Cat No 7410 for his service details.Small tan leather strap. Chrome iron/steel buckle. Function unknown but possibly from leather legging. There are two sets of sewing holes approx in middle. No thread present.horse equipment, saddlery -
Chinese Museum
processional upper garment
This upper garment was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. This is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This upper garment is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Upper garment with fish scale decoration in gold with blue trim and a smallstainless steel/chrome half spheres attached to the chest. The sleeves have decorated cuffs and small shoulder 'wings'.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costumes -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Award - Wooden Shield
Methodist Order of Knights Central District Shield. Dark stained wood with gilt text and MOK enamel badge. There are two small chrome shields on the front and brown paper on the back."CENTRAL DISTRICT" "1963 Castlemaine" "1964 Kennington"methodist order of knights -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Vehicle, motor, Ambulance, Ford Mainline, 1957, 1957
This vehicle was owned and operated by Rural Ambulance Victoria. It was first used by the Snowy Mountain Hydro-Electric Authority as an ambulance, and was stationed at Adaminaby. It was later transferred for use by the North Eastern Regional Ambulance Service (1977)Four-wheeled vehicle fitted out as an ambulance. Bodywork painted white with chrome trim. Red light located on roof. The word "Ambulance' painted in red above the front windscreen.Registration number 148164 .ambulance, motor vehicle, ford, ford mainline 1957, rural ambulance victoria, snowy mountain hydro-electric authority, adaminaby -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Badge - RACV car badge
Chrome badge with light blue background. The badge has two screws for attachment to a car. Crown at the top and the letter RAC Vic in the middle. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.Stokesracv, car badge -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - EK Special Holden sedan, 1961
The EK was the first model Holden that had the option of automatic transmission. This was the 3 speed hydra-matic that offered performance and economy that was not far short of the manual. This vehicle still used the tried and true 138 cubic inch power plant.This was a local Trafalgar vehicle formerly owned by Graham Cook and family. The interior of this vehicle is totally original while the exterior has undergone a substantial repaint and re-chrome, This was required because the previous owner kept the external spotlessly clean and wore the paint out.Blue body sedan with white roof ,sun visor, upright rear vision mirrors added on .Hub caps featured lion emblem. Chrome arrow shape ornament on bonnet.Holden Special Registered number 63453-Hvehicle, holden, 1961, car