Documents: General correspondence, Red White and Blue Extended G.M. Co. N.L. - loose leaf attached in Manilla folder(pink) - card enclosed 'We Can Take It' address by Winston Churchill, Manchester 29/1/1940.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining, mccoll rankin and stanistreet

Black and white, post card size reproduction of the East End of Rutherglen's Main Street, approx. 1900. Banner displayed across the street says "M.U.I.O.O.F Welcomes Old Brothers". M.U.I.O.O.F is the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows.red boot shop, quon fruiterer, crockery ware & co, muioof

All photos of female British Army soldiers manning Air Defence Stations protecting Air Field from enemy attack using range finding equipment and predictors tracking incoming aircraft. Related to Beryl Scrimshaw (Morrel) of British Army. refer Cat No.304P & 315. All black and white photos of female British soldiers manning Air Defence Units. 1. Soldiers using prediction at night to track aircraft. 2. Soldiers in British Uniform at night using range finder to track aircraft. 3. Soldiers in British Uniform at night using range finder to track aircraft.On back - stamp of "Manchester Guardian & Evening News" Photo 1 also has description "Predictor". Photo 2 has description "Aircraft Spotter".aircraft defence, female soldiers, british army

This rubberised waterproof sheet was introduced in 1917 and intended primarily for lying on or wrapping around bedding rolls but it also served as a rudimentary rain coat. Combining two of these sheets made a very primitive bivouac shelter. They soldiered on well into the 1960s in all theatres of war.Waterproof groundsheet/cape, green rubberised material. waterproof

Black and white photo attached to cardboard of Mr. G. H. S. Trott. Captain Australian XI vs. England test series 1896. Figured in brillliant partnership with S. E. Gregory of 221 runs, Lords, Manchester 1896.trophies & awards, sports, cricket club

The two men in the photo are Bendigo RSL Members, Jack Fay on the left, Ron Barton on the right. Information supplied has a date of 1993 with. Refer Cat No 8129P for their RSL involvement.Photograph colour showing two men sitting with table, RSL raffle sign, to the left is the RSL Xmas stocking for the raffle. Place is Manchester Buildng in Pall Mall Bendigo virtually opposite the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building Bendigo RSL HQ. brsl, smirsl

Certificate presented to Brother Leonard Bradbury Thompson from the Manchester Unity Friendly Society Independent Order Of Oddfellows 2nd July 1906 to certify that he had served the office of Grand Master in the Loyal Heart of Friendship Lodge Bendigo District of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society and in serving each office has endeavoured to promote the prosperity of his Lodge and welfare of its members, witnessed and signed by A H Keck, Geo Bennetts, C Houston, H S Ross ? framers sticker on back from D G Coope & Son Mitchell Street Bendigo.document, certificate, thompson

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of Bendigo 17, possibly at Manchester Loop, with destination of Eaglehawk. Tram fitted with Whitehorse Whiskey ad on front dash panel and two "Electric Cook" roof advertisements. Photo taken c1962."BES 28" in penciltramways, trams, bendigo, eaglehawk, manchester loop, tram 17

Sad-irons or "solid" irons were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash.. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The handle was removed from the cool iron and re- attached to remove the hot iron from the fire. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer. Thomas Fletcher (1840-1903). By 1880s he had a gas appliance manufactory in Thynne Street, Warrington. By 1895 the company had become Fletcher Russell and Co Gas Engineers, his firm having merged with Alexander and William Russell of Pendleton Iron Works. Circa 1950, the firm merged into Radiation Ltd which was later acquired by 'TI New World'; 1902: Fletcher, Russell & Co. Ltd., Palatine Works, Warrington In 1880 gas -fuelled irons were connected by rubber tubing to the gas light-fittings of the house or to gas canisters. However , not many houses had access to a gas supply until much later and this iron was popular in 1920’sThese sad irons remind us of the difficult circumstances experienced in their daily routines by the pioneers and early settlers of Moorabbin Shire The family of Miss M Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A gas-fuelled flat iron, made in USA , It would have been attached to a gas hose fitting that was also used at night for light in the house. There is a small chimney to allow for air and to try to control the amount of heat in the iron. A 'shield' is under the leather covered handle to protect the user's hand from the heat, however it is made of copper metal - a heat conductor.FLETCHER RUSSELL CO. / LIM/ PATENT/ WARRINGTON on right side of handle 'Registered' on left side of handle ' Fletcher Russell Co L / Warrington, Manchester / & London.sad iron, kitchen equipment, fletcher russell co. ltd., england, warrington, manchester, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, sewing, craftwork, clothing, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, fireplaces, stoves, domestic gas supply, gas-light, gas cannisters

The Grand Order of Oddfellows was a friendly Society founded in Manchester in 1798. It began in Australia in 1844 with the first Victorian branch established in 1854. The first mention of the Eaglehawk group was in 1868.Small ceremonial apron for the "Grand United order of Odd Fellows" on white/cream silk cotton sateen with blue tape border. Centre to screen print main panel has large printed crest showing quartered shield (top left) hour glass (top right) crossed keys (bottom right) dove with olive branch (bottom left) Noah's Ark. In centre of shield is a right hand palm forward with heart symbol. Supporters to shield, woman left holding sword and scales next to seated lion, woman on right holding mirror and flaming torch next to seated sheep. In centre above the shield is a seated women with four children, one at breast. Banner at base of women and shield reads "Amicitia Amor et Veritas". Long tapes top left and top right corners. At base of print are two hands joined in a handshake in a panel surrounded by flowers.In pen and ink on back "George Braysher"?grand united order of odd fellows, ceremonial apron

Document: Program for the Third Hospital Sunday Parade and Service. Parade is auspiced by the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows, Bendigo District, held at the Princess Theatre on Sunday April 26th., 1896. Service conducted by Ven. Archdeacon MacCullagh. C.W. Foster's String Band,Brockley Printer, Bendigotheatre, bendigo brass bands, princess theatre, bendigo, program, muioof

Manchester Unity Friendly Society Independent Order of Oddfellows Certificate on card certifying that Alexander John Hamilton served the office of Grand Master of the Loyal James Roe Lodge Bendigo district. Very ornate and colourful, with depictions of people in period costume and various trades.person, individual, evelyn hamilton

Patch work quilts were made by women to decorate a cot or bed and to use left over material. They were backed to increase the warmth of the bedding. It was a leisurely occupation sometimes done in the home or with a group. These two quilts are of a decorative nature using scrap material and do not have a theme or particular pattern to them. These two quilts were made by women in the Kiewa Valley and were hand stitched.1. Hand-made cotton patchwork of varying colours and shapes of squares and rectangles. Back by a flannel sheet of flowers on beige or blue background. Suitable for a cot. No filling and slightly damaged with a small tear. 2. Handmade cotton patchwork of a square whose sides have been extended with rectangular strips of material. The back is a coarse wool with a greenish tinge and thin colored strips along its length on the sides. Suitable for a cot. No filling.patchwork quilts, home sewing

This item was used at the Ballarat School of Mines. Francis Abbott was a watchmaker from Manchester. He arrived in Tasmania as a convict in 1845, and was granted a ticket of leave in 1849. He died in 1883.A theodolite in a timber boxEngraved Abbott Hobart Town Varley Londontheodolite, scientific instruments, francis abbott, abbott hobart town, varley london, convict

BACK TO CLUNES 1982BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF BRASS BAND MARCHING ALONG FRASER STREET, CLUNES. DURING BACK TO CLUNES 1982. SHOPS INCLUDE MC MILLAN MANCHESTER & GIFTS; NATIONAL HOTEL; R.TORNEY, DRAPER; W.J. CHAMPION, DRAPER; CLUB HOTEL; R.S.L AND STATE SAVINGS BANK.photography, photographs, shops;mcmillan manchester & gifts national hotel, r.torney draper, w.j. champion club hotel, rsl, ssb., back to clunes, clunes brass band

This cabin trunk was sold by Foy & Gibson, one of Australia's earliest department store chains. Foy & Gibson manufactured and sold clothing, manchester, leather goods, soft furnishings, hardware and food.A rectangular tin travelling trunk which was painted brown. It has rounded corners and a hinged lid which is dented. The front latch is missing. Inside the trunk it is painted red.Inside lid : ENTERPRISE Foy & Gibson COLLINGWOOD MELBOURNEluggage travel storage cabin-trunk

This Eclipse model, treadle operated sewing machine was made by the Oldham Sewing Machine Company in Greater Manchester U.K.. It was used by sailmakers for sewing sails with box shape top and slim neck. Sewing machine, foot treadle, for sewing sails with box shape top and slim neck. Brand is Eclipse. Cast iron base is bolted to square wooden table-top with drawer under table. Drawer has 3 partitions and wood fitting with 5 drilled holes for needle storage, lock has diamond shaped, decorative metal surrounds; half of inside drawer is painted black. Decorative metal stand, painted green, with 2 foot pedals; 1 foot pedal drives the wheel wheel. Padals both have "ECLIPSE" cast into the iron.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, textile machines, sailmaker's machine, maritime sewing machine

Inner Wheel is a chartered club for the wives of members of the Rotary Club. It originated in Manchester, England in 1924. Bendigo was the third chartered club in Australia, receiving its charter 19/8/1933.Brown covered photo album with embossed gold coloured writing on cover 'photos'. Sticky label on front cover reads ' Inner Wheel Club of Bendigo South History 1985-1994' 32 pages, double sided Black magnetic pages inside, coloured photos on each page from front to back page, also including a newspaper article and Sixth Annual Report (June 1986) & Presidents Report 1986-87 photo album, inner wheel

This Warrnambool Rowing Club medal was awarded to the winners of the Society Fours in 1908. The Friendly Society group that won the race was the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a benefit society owned by members who assist other members in times of illness or unemployment. Originally founded in Manchester, England, the M.U.I.O.O.F. started in Melbourne in 1840. The Warrnambool branch was founded in 1860. The Warrnmbool Rowing Club was established in 1873, though there had been several boat clubs associated with the Hopkins River going back to the 1850s. No information has been found on R.Russell. This medal is of interest as a memento of a Warrnambool sporting club award in 1908 and of the winner of the award, a Warrnambool group and a member of that group.This circular brass medal has a shield shaped centrepiece with text on both obverse and reverse surrounded by a plain annulus edged with small scrolls. It has a ring at the top.Obverse- W.R.C. Regatta 1908 Reverse SOCIETY FOURS Won by M.U.I.O.O.F.R RUSSELL. A maker's hallmark.warrnambool rowing club, the friendly society, m.u.i.o.o.f.

Thornton-Pickard was a British camera manufacturer which was established in 1888 and closed in 1939. The company was based in Altrincham, near Manchester, and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry. The Thornton-Pickard company was founded by John Edward Thornton and Edgar Pickard in Manchester,. Also referred to as a Magic Lantern Projector, the Ruby enlarger was used to project images from glass negatives using a variety of light sources and eventually adapted for electricity.. As photography technology developed the size of slides became smaller and the "magic lanterns" were replaced by more compact film and slide projectors.This item is significant as it represents a step in the development of photographic technology and home entertainment in the early 19th century.A large photographic enlarger made primarily of wood, tin plate and glass. The enlarger is fully intact and has the original patent and registration on a badge attached on one side. The enlarger extends when in use but folds up accordion style when not required. Its length at maximum extension is 90 centimetres. It has a slot on one side for glass negatives negatives to be inserted in a wooden holder.Badge attached to side:- 'THORNTON-PACKARD/ RUBY ENLARGER/ ALTRINCHAM" On metal rectangle: "PROTECTED BY / PAT. No. 18478. 08. / REG. No8. 529944 & 580047."thornton-pickard, photographic equipment, ruby enlarger, glass negatives

Photocopies of entertainment tickets. There are two different tickets, one for a Grand Euchre & Dance held at the Manchester Hall, Long Gully on Wed February 25rh. MC Mr E Rosewall. Ticket No 324. A Truscott and H Dennis, Supervisors. James, Printer, Eaglehawk. The other is MUIOFF Loyal Albert Lodge No 4774. The Anniversary of the Lodge was celebrated by a Soiree & Concert at the Manchester Arms, Long Gully on Friday 7th October 1891. Ticket no 388. J Brockley, Printer. This ticket has a ribbon and bouquet border. There are two pages of three copies of each ticket and an enlargement of each on lemon paper with a piece of white paper with Concert Tickets printed on it stuck to it.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - entetainment tickets, manchester hall, mr e rosewall, a truscott, h dennis, james, muioof, loyal albert lodge no 4774, manchester arms, j brockley

Cutting from a newspaper titled Bendigo - the way we were. Photo shows two horse drawn vehicles standing outside the Manchester Arms Hotel. Both are pulled by grey horses. The two horses in the front vehicle are wearing a white lacy sort of covering over their backs and rump with pompoms on the edge. The carriage has a bride and groom sitting in it. The second carriage has four horses harnessed to it. The building has M.U.I.O. Odd Fellows Hall above the veranda and also Manchester. The edge of the veranda has iron lace. Written on the back is: from before 1903 and Bible Christian Church House in the middle. Mosaic 11010.150b is a larger copy scanned at 1200dpi.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the manchester arms late last century, m.u.i.o. odd fellows hall

Bert Lingard was a Tailor whose business 'Lingard Modes' operated in the Manchester Unity Building, Swanston Street, Melbourne c1949. Later he worked from his home in 476 St.Kilda Road, Melbourne.Black and white photograph of Herbert (Bert) Lingard at his sewing machine. Cross ref. NA2931 -2933 and NA2946 & 7.lingard collection

Euphonium with mouthpiece in situPatent Clear Bore contesting Model Class A Exhibition Prize Medals Awarded to J. Higham Ltd. Makers 127 Strangeways Manchester England 58524 Lyons Sole Agenteuphonium, musical instrument

Two invitations to the Launch of the Book 'A Brief History & Reminiscence of Long Gully' by George Ellis to be Launched by Laurie Whelan, Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo. A photo of the Ironbark Mine with the Manchester Arms Hotel in the background is in the bottom corner. One page has a small photo of a street and bridge railing.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - invitation to book launch, st matthews church hall, a brief history & reminiscence of long gully, george ellis, laurie whelan, city fo greater bendigo, ironbark mine, manchester arms hotel