The darning mushroom would have been an essential tool in an era when women were constantly repairing worn socks.Before the common use of synthetic materials, socks and other items of clothing were in constant need of repair. Darning would have been considered a necessary skill for girls and young women, part of their education as future wives and mothers. The mushroom was used to make repairs to clothing and bed linen.This darning tool was an essential item in 19th and early 20th century household as self-reliant women often had to make and repair all their clothing.A mushroom-shaped piece of smooth wood used to stretch and support material being darned.darning-mushroom needlework handicraft domestic

47p;i lll. This paper brings together materials on community information needs and services in the City of Camberwell, and suggests a broad framework and strategy for the development of information services.47p;i lll. This paper brings together materials on community information needs and services in the City of Camberwell, and suggests a broad framework and strategy for the development of information services.information services, community groups, city of camberwell

HANDMADE BUILDERS BRICK, WITH TWO THUMB PRINTS.local history, materials, building materials

Material collected relating to Camp 3. Material relating to Palestine Group of Internees in Camp 3 Theatre Programs & lists of cast.. Wilhelm Fugmann, Director. Coloured sketch of stage with setting presented to Prompter, Julia Mueller, autographed by the Theatre Group. 1945 Christmas Greetings from the Camp Leaders. "Templers in Israel" by Yossi Ben-Artzi. "Loyalties at Swordpoint - Lutheran Missionaries in Wartime New Guinea" by H.N. Nelson. Records of Resi, Maria, Erich & Friedrich Haering; Rudolf Hoefer, Willy & Else Groezinger, Ruth Stoll, Gisela Stellar. Copies of letters written by Wilhelm Stoll in 1946 seeking employment in S.A. Recollections from Ted Stoll. Obituary of Ruth Stoll. Play (in German) "Prinzess Chiu", written by Fritz Prager for his daughter in Camp 3. Prager, a German businessman in Sydney, Australia, interned with his brother, Hans in Camp 1. Fritz and Hans were later joined by their families in Camp 3. Copy of "FHP Communications", in which Fritz describes how his company, F.H. Prager & Coy. became established. Letter from Ursula Grimsdale describing how the two brothers came to be interned. Prager Company Newsletter from Ursula Grimsdale. Birth certificate of Heidi Wennagel, born in Camp 1 Hospital. Painted backdrop and theatre scene presented to Julia Mueller.Black 3 ring folder with printed material in plastic sleevesdocuments, reports

These types of towels were introduced into hospitals in the 1900s, where they were used mostly in operating theatres and on dressing trays. The towels became too costly to launder and were replaced by more modern disposable materials.Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan worked in the Victorian country town of Casterton as a general practitioner from 1919 until his death in 1977. He also practiced obstetrics. His son, Dr David More O'Sullivan donated his obstetric bag and its contents to the College in 1999. The bag and contents are a unique time capsule of the type of instruments and pharmaceuticals used in the inter-war period.Thick cotton/linen towel, with a 'bubble' or 'chain' design in the material. The word "Hospital" is woven into the central band. There is a 1.25cm machined hem on unsealable sides.obstetric delivery

Black plastic frame with 3 badges 2 beer labels 1 Beer coupon and two photos of soldiers drinking beerMaterial badge of Australian Military Forces, Material badge of British Forces Commonwealth, Material badge with crown and commonwealth. Paper label from Asahi Beer and Kirin Brewery Company Lager Beer. Paper coupon from Asahi Beer Hall. 2 photos of soldiers with beer

A crucible is a vessel made of a refractory substance such as graphite or porcelain, used for melting and calcining materials at high temperatures. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/crucible) Morgan Crucible was established in 1856. See http://ubshwiki.ballarat.edu.au/index.php/Morgan_Crucible_Co. A crucible is used to hold small amounts of chemicals during heating at high temperatures. The lid covers the bowl so nothing escapes, or to keep oxygen out of the reaction. (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_crucible_and_how_is_it_used_in_a_laboratory)Two used narrow high shape crucibles with small spouts made by Morgan of England. They are heat-resistant containers used to melt ores, metals, and other materials. One has green (copper origin?) glaze like material on the base and sidecrucible, assaying, morgan

These types of towels were introduced into hospitals in the 1900s, where they were used mostly in operating theatres and on dressing trays. The towels became too costly to launder and were replaced by more modern disposable materials.Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan worked in the Victorian country town of Casterton as a general practitioner from 1919 until his death in 1977. He also practiced obstetrics. His son, Dr David More O'Sullivan donated his obstetric bag and its contents to the College in 1999. The bag and contents are a unique time capsule of the type of instruments and pharmaceuticals used in the inter-war period.Thick cotton/linen towel, with a 'bubble' or 'chain' design in the material. The word "Hospital" is woven twice into the central band. There is a 1cm machined hem on unsealable sides.obstetric delivery

Loris McKeeman McLeod, married to Alex McLeod, was a local farmer at ‘Glendale’, Grasmere and later lived in Warrnambool. She was interested in local and family history and published material in the 1980s on the Oakley, McKeeman and McLeod families. She also wrote poetry and this is an example of her work.This poem is worth keeping as an example of the personal writing of a local person, Loris McKeeman McLeod. This is white card with a poem’ My Australian Pioneer’ printed on it in black type. There is a decorative border around the printed material. The poet was Loris McLeod.loris mcleod, warrnambool, glendale

In May 1972 an alternative lifestyle festival gathering was staged on the Sunbury Village Green area. The sculpture, using recycled building materials, was displayed for the gathering.A black and white photograph of a sculptured monster which has been constructured from recycled building materials. It has been called the 'Growth Monster'. A woman and three children are looking at the art work.recycling, alternative lifestyle festivals, sunbury village green, george evans collection

Postcards produced by Collins Bros Pty Ltd weaving and finishing mills, Geelong, advertising "Physician" brand blankets, flannels, ladies dress materials.Postcard advertising Collins Bros Mill products and showing the weaving and finishing mills.COLLINS BROS PTY LTD / WOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS, GEELONG. / Views of the Weaving & Finishing Mills / MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS 'PHYSICIAN' BRAND / BLANKETS FLANNELS / LADIES DRESS MATERIALS / SPOTLESS FINISH / FREE FROM FILLING / GUARANTEED PURE VIRGIN WOOL / TR POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / KODAK / AUSTRAL / KODAK / AUSTRALtextile mills, collins bros mill pty ltd

This booklet aims to encourage you to discuss and actively explore the collection of present-day material within your society. General information relating to the care and management of your collection is addressed.21cm; 16p; This booklet aims to encourage you to discuss and actively explore the collection of present-day material within your society. General information relating to the care and management of your collection is addressed.local history, collectors and collecting, historical societies

This receipt issued to the Warrnambool Club by the Shire of Warrnambool is for ‘materials’ supplied. It is not known what type of material the Warrnambool Club was buying but it could not have been very important as the total cost was only four shillings. The Warrnamnbool Club was (and is) in the City of Warrnambool. This club was a gentlemen’s club established in 1873 and the building that still exists today was built in 1877. This receipt has little significance as it is a 1951 purchase by the Warrnambool Club for an unknown item of little value. This is a small green receipt slip issued by the Shire of Warrnambool in 1951 to the Warrnambool Club for materials received. The paper has printed black lines and handwritten information (pencil) and has been torn from a larger receipt book, perhaps leaving a copy for the Shire records. ‘Shire of Warrnambool, received from W’bool Club, the sum of four shillings, E.C.Fairbridge, Rate Collector, 24/10/51’.warrnambool club, shire of warrnambool

Paper patterns have been used by dressmakers and home sewers throughout the 20th century and are still used today.The Kwik Sew company has been making patterns since 1967 and is now part of the McCall Pattern Company, a multi-national company based in U.S.A. Bargain Box Fabrics, situated at 116 Lava Street, Warrnambool, sold patterns and materials in the 1980s and early 1990sThis pattern item is of minor interest as coming from a local Warrnambool shop. It may be useful for display. This is a paper envelope containing the instructions and cut-out material for making a child’s pants and top outfit. The envelope contains six loose items.‘Pattern 2074, Kwik Sew’ Stamp- ‘Bargain Box Fabrics , 11 6 Lava Street, Warrnambool, 3280, Phone, (055) 614055’ bargain box fabrics, kwik sew patterns

Handmade by Betty Taylor during the 1940s, while living at Wodonga. Subsequently worn by her daughters. It was made from a blanket during the 2nd World War as other materials were only obtainable with coupons which were scarce. Once made the coat was used by all the female family members at various times (including grand-daughters). She married Neil Clarence Ripper and moved to Airly in 1950. Airforce-blue ladies handmade overcoat, light weight tweed material, three-button front, flared style, collarless, shaped sholders.world war 1939-1945

This is a docket issued by the Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd in 1935 to the Warrnambool Club. Warrnambool Cordials was originally established in the early 1920s by the Lescai Brothers who had their cordial business in Fairy Street. A company of local businessmen took over the cordial factory for some time when the Lescai brothers left the city, then it was purchased by a garage proprietor Thomas Hill and in the early 1930s Charles and Frederick Flett purchased the business and carried on for a few years. It was later operated by Thomas McKenzie before it was closed. It was still operating in 1975 when it was manufacturing both Loys and McKenzie’s soft drinks. It is noted that this docket contains the information that the Warrnambool Cordials business was a winner of a Bronze Medal for lemonade at the Royal Show in 1931. The Warrnambool Club, established in 1874 when the Warrnambool Club Hotel in Kepler Street was opened, was a gentlemen’s club. A new Warrnambool Club building was erected in Kepler Street in 1877 and is still in use today. This original docket is of interest as it is an example of the type of purchase made by the Warrnambool Club in 1935 and the type of docket used by the firm of Warrnambool CordialsThis is a docket printed on cream-coloured paper with blue print and lines. The details of the sale are written in pencil.Written material: ‘Mar.29, 1935, W’bool Club, W’bool, 2 doz., 5/-‘warrnambool cordials, warrnambool club, charles and frederick flett

Hair clippers in an original rectangular grey cardboard box. The black and white label on the top of the box has green highlights. It shows a portrait of a female, printed description and brand name. This pair of size 0000 Shingling Clippers is made in Germany."The Shingling Clipper" "MADE OF THE VERY BEST MATERIALS / AND EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED" "MADE IN GERMANY"flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, hair clippers, hair care, personal care, personal grooming, hairdresser, barber, shingling clipper, germany

One of four tarpaper covered sample books. These samples were made up at mills (often R S & S) to Alexander Lau designs and specifications, they did not necessarily go into production..LADIES' MATERIAL/ Spring 57, Winter 57-58 Messres S G SAVIGEtextile design fashion textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd, lau, mr alexander - alexander lau pty ltd savige, s g - returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile design, fashion, textile industry - history

Chimney from 33 Orient Ave. MitchamLocal Brickmaker|local usered clay brick. marked with 'Blackburn' approx 1915. Top indent (frog) has name 'Blackburn'Blackburnbuildings, materials, trades, bricklaying

1330.1 - Approx 110m long section of a compressor armature end binding from the compressor of tram No. 40. The binding section consists of string which has been impregnated with insulating varnish. Located between the end of the armature and the commutator and retains the mica core. Small pieces of mica on the inside. Has a circular shape inherent from its use. - Not numbered. 1330.2 - approx. 25mm long section strip of red silicone tape with glass fibre reinforcement - 25mm wide with a plastic separation strip. Supplied by XLNT Enterprises - see fax on W.A.Doubleday files dated 5/1/2000. 1330.3 - as above, but two sections of this tape joined together as a sample. 1330.2 used to wrap the armature - two layers applied cut to be about 22mm wide instead of 25mm - repair done on 3/3/2000. See W.A. Doubleday personal btm files for period and car record book.armatures, repairs, materials, insulation