Bertie Greenwood was born c. 1880/81 and died aged 82 in Hawthorn in 1963. His father and possibly his grandfather were also carpenters. Bertie’s work as a cabinetmaker required precise planing to give lovely edges and other elaborate decorations. The major item in the tool collection is Bertie’s wooden box, which houses 45 different moulding planes. Later in his life, he used these skills extensively when he worked as a patternmaker for a plastering company. Bertie worked through his seventies, retiring when he lost a finger. The tool collection was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Bertie’s granddaughter, Pamela Webster Bloom, a former resident of Kew.The blackened wood toolbox contains 45 wooden moulding planes, many made in England. In woodworking, a moulding plane is a specialised plane used for making the complex shapes found in wooden mouldings. Traditionally, moulding planes were blocks of wear resistant hardwood, often beech or maple, which were worked to the shape of the intended moulding. The blade, or iron was likewise formed to the intended moulding profile and secured in the body of the plane with a wooden wedge. A traditional cabinetmakers shop might have many, perhaps hundreds, of moulding planes for the full range of work to be performed.Toolbox engraved with the initials ‘BG’ on the lidmoulding plane, bertie greenwood, woodworking tools

Peter Jensen came to Martin's Creek (35 miles north of Orbost) in 1890 having been told that Martin's Creek would be on the railway line. He was a cooper who made the casks from silver wattles. He cleared the area for farming and then built an accommodation house, Danebo., which was well used by travellers to Bonang and Bendoc. . Gippsland was a relatively less developed part of Victoria in the nineteenth century. Danebo Hotel, Martin’s Creek, would have been an important stopping point for travellers to Bonang and Bendoc. The hotel is no longer standing A black / white photograph of a timber building - a house and another building at an angle. There are three people standing in front - a man. woman and child. On the left is a flag on a mast. In the background is bush.danebo-hotel-martins-creek jensen-peter

This is an Army Survey Regiment - Lithographic Squadron Photo Album containing black and white and colour photos of Litho Sqn personnel and equipment taken at various occasions in 1978 and 1990's.Large handmade photo album, green cardboard cover, plywood backing, timber and Chicago screw binding. Containing numerous photos colour, black and white of various sizes."LITHO SQN Compiled Photo Album, 1978 and 1990's"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The Grinton Collection. Soldier in photograph - "Jack Grinton No.1038" 38th Bn doing his washing Refer Cat 1280 for Jacks Service History.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a soldier doing his washing. Frame - timber, light varnish finish. Perspex front and cardboard backing."Group 1: Living behind the lines". "E. At my washing" framed accessories, camera on the somme, 38th bn, jack grinton

The Grinton Collection. Photograph of a Soldiers full kit laid out. Refer Cat. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph showing a soldier's full kit laid out. Frame - timber, light varnish finish. Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 1 - Living Behind The Lines" "C. My Kit" framed accessories, camera on the somme, 38th bn, grinton, kit

The Grinton Collection. Soldiers lined up on a Mess parade. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper, depicting a lineup of troops collecting food. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 1: Living behind the lines". "G. Feeding the Troops".framed accessories, "camera on the somme, 38th bn, grinton, ww1

Robert Ulmann who was born in Switzerland, came to the Western District in the 1970’s and was well known in the district for his paintings of wildlife. He also has some sculptural pieces around Warrnambool. He died suddenly in 1999. This piece is a sketch of the Flagstaff precinct.A local scene sketched by a local well known artist.Tan paper with cream drawing. The drawing is a scene of Flagstaff Hill with cannon in the foreground and lighthouse keeper”s cottage and lighthouse in the background. In brown timber frame with white edge. Signed by Robert Ulmann 1975.warrnambool, robert ulmann, ulmann painting, flagstaff hill print,

The P. S. Edwards was built in May 1875 by J. M. Webb, Echuca. Official number 73287, made of wood, with paddle wheels at the side. 78 gross tons, 27 nett tons. It was altered in 1916 , after cabin removed 48 gross ton. It had 7 different owners before being purchased by R. J. Evans, of Evans Bros. Saw Mill, Echuca, in 1919. The P. S. Edwards was sunk at Echuca in the spring of 1958 and then raised in January 1981 and then was being restored by Geoff Evans in 1985 (Parsons, Ronald. Ships of the Island Rivers. 3rd ed. 1996. p.67) The barge Ada was built in 1899 at Echuca by the Permewan Wright Company. The Ada hull was built of part wood and part steel, to protect the wool from becoming wet on the voyage down the Darling River to the Echuca Wharf. The Ada was used as a logging insider barge as well as a wool barge with the Pevensey on the Darling River.The P. S. Edwards has historical and social significance being a paddle boat built in Echuca. The P. S. Edwards was built in May 1875 by J. M. Webb, Echuca. It had 7 different owners before being purchased by R. J. Evans, of Evans Bros. Saw Mill, Echuca, in 1919. The P. S. Edwards was sunk at Echuca in the spring of 1958 "and as the mill was burnt in 1959 salvage was not attempted. She was raised in January 1981 and in 1985 was restored by Geoff Evans. While owned by Evans Bros, was used to bring red gum from the Barmah Forest to the sawmill in the barge Clyde." (Parsons, Ronald. Ships of the Island Rivers. 3rd ed. 1996. p.67) The barge Ada was significant because of the construction of the hull, being part wood and part steel. The Ada was used as an inside looking barge as well as a wool barge with the P.S Pevensey on the Darling River. The barge Ada is still on display at the slipway at the Port of Echuca. A black & white photograph of the P. S. Edwards towing the barge "Ada". A large tree is in the foreground and frames the boats. The boats are on a bend in the river. The barge appears to be laden with timber.In blue pen on reverse of photograph are written the words ? Adelaide (crossed out) Edwards & Ada barge ID4. Geoff Evans ? ( also crossed out). port of echuca, p. s. edwards, evans bros saw mills, ada barge, wool industry, p.s pevensey, darling river

Framed photograph/portrait of W.J. HILSON WW2 VX 73637. Enlisted 10/2/42, age 20 years. Discharged 12/11/46 with Rank CRAFTSMAN, 1st AUSTRALIAN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WORKSHOPS.Photograph - Portrait, black and white, copy of a soldier in uniform. Frame - timber with brown stain, shaped edge. Glass front, cardboard backing. Mount - cream coloured cardboard.framed photograph, portrait, ww2

REFER TO CAT 5445.2Photograph black and white. River, jungle covered hills. In the centre of the photo is a rail trestle bridge set against the steep hillside. The trestle bridge is made from timber On the rear of the photograph in ink. - 122326 WAMPO BRIDGE THAILAND- BURMARAILWAYww2, pow, burma railway

Refer catalogue Number 4837. Certificate framed. Andrew TelferAustralian Flag - fabric polyester (?), printed colour red, white and blue. Handwritten information on hoist edge of fabric. ( Timber pole with four brass eyelets for display purposes.)Hoist edge of the flag - handwritten, black ink, "THIS FLAG WAS FLOWN OVER THE SECURITY DETACHMENT X BAGHDAD ON THE 15TH OCT 2006"flag, iraq

Cream coloured paint on timber frame with cream mount & glass. Black & white photo of two twin gun mountings. Black ink, handwritten information on cream mount.Handwritten in black ink on mount: “TWO 4.5 TWIN GUN MOUNTINGS DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY. ORDNANCE FACTORY, BENDIGO”photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army, naval

The portrait is EDGAR FREDERICK DAWSON DCM, No 4472, 57th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 893 for his Service Details & Cat No 894 for award of the DCM.Heavy timber frame with glass front. Black & white portrait of an WWI Soldier wearing a Sam Brown belt. A decoration can be seen over the left jacket pocket. Bottom R corner: Karma Bendigophotography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army, dcm

Timber chair used by successive principals of the Ballarat School of Mines, from establishment until E.J. (Back) Barker. At the time of Jack Barker's retirement he was presented with the chair. On metal stand - Pat June 1790ballarat school of mines, principal's chair, e.j. barker

Black and white photograph mounted on coloured cardboard mount. Timber frame, beige painted. Two men training exercise. Corporal F. Dibing and Major A. V. Palmer. Hard painted label in black ink in frame "Cpl. F. DYBING, Maj. A.V. PALMER, training Exercise Puckapunyal 1940"photography-photographs/frame accessories, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 AIF. Refer 396.2 for his service history also 369. Black & white portrait photograph of Australian WWI Soldier wearing a slouch hat & Rising Sun badge. The image has been artistically enhanced. The frame is ribbed timber.J S S HAMMILL No 1351photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army

Perpetual golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club for Best off the Stick, 1976-1988. Winners named on small engraved shields: 1976 Peter Wreglesworth; 1977 Ern Holland; 1978 Bob Mitchell; 1979 Peter Wreglesworth and Norm Wrest; 1980 Richard Langton; 1981 Ron Gibson; 1982 Michael Long; 1983 Ron Gibson; 1984 Garry Schreiders and Ron Gibson; 1985 Garry Schreiders; 1986 Kevin Bousfield; 1987 Alan Almond; 1988 Kevin Dousfield. Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, timber shield with "Thomastown Golf Club" and "Best off the Stick" engraved on plaques attached to shield with 15 small engraved plaques attached naming winners ."Best off the Stick" engraved on plaque attached to top of shield.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, robert jones

The original ship was built in Glasgow in 1899 by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co for the Orient Line. It was the largest Orient Line passenger ship completed in the nineteenth century and was the third vessel of the Line to bear the famous “O” prefix, which was traditional through to the last ship, the mighty 'Oriana'. Her dimensions were 8,130 gross tons, length 490.6ft x beam 56.6ft (149.50 x 17.22m). She had one funnel, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 18½ knots. Her maiden voyage from London, via Suez, to Melbourne and Sydney commenced on 3rd February 1899. She was the largest British flag ship sailing to Australia at the time and continued to regularly sail between London, Melbourne and Sydney throughout her life. She last sailed as a passenger ship between Melbourne and Sydney on the 3rd November 1916. During World War I, she was converted to a troopship and was used to transport soldiers and assist with military operations. She was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UB-52, 40 nautical miles (74km) off the coast of Sardinia in the 12 May 1918. She was on her return journey from Alexandria to Marseilles with six other transports, carrying troops of the 52nd and 74th divisions when she was lost, resulting in one casualty. Her maiden voyage brought her to Melbourne in 1899. The ship carried the first Australian troops from Brisbane to WWI in September 1914.A large ship builder's model of the 'SS Omrah' an Orient Line one funnel passenger steamer of 1899. The model is displayed in a large glass and polished timber case on legs.2 Plaques at foot of model: "MODEL/ OF TWIN SCREW STEAMER/ "OMRAH"/ BUILT FOR/ ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD/ BY/ THE FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING & engineering CO LTD/ DIMENSIONS/ 507-0X56-9X37-6MLD/ GROSS TONNAGE 8291 TONS SPEED 18 1/2 KNOTS on boat: "OMRAH"

These are original items of VX5104 L/Col VJ Schofield MBE who served with 23rd Battalion (The City of Geelong Regiment). In 1929 this Battalion was amalgamated with the 21st Battalion to become 23rd/21st Battalion and adopted the territorial designation of 'The City of Geelong Regiment/The Victorian Rangers'. The Battalion went to the Northern Territory during WW2 before being disbanded, however VX5104 VJ Schofield became redeployed and served in New Guinea during WW2. He was awarded an MBE for his service. (Reference The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Friday 20 July 1945. (Awards for Service in Papua-New Guinea). The original plaques were located at the Geelong Returned Soldiers, Sailors and Airman Woollen Mill (commonly referred to as the RS&S Mill). Schofields Father was responsible for the raising of the Mill, with Federal Funding, he was the CEO. It is not known if Victor John Schofield worked at this Mill but the plaques were found there and donated to the Geelong RSL Sub Branch by Roger Burt CEO of Godfrey Hirst Group during the Hirst takerover of the RS&S Mill.Two Plaques - one the Rising Sun, one the Maxwell Family Crest which is related to L/Col Schofield MBE. Timber materials used in the manufacture of both items.None on the Rising Sun. One The Maxwell Family Crest 'Rebiresco' Maxwell.ww2, vx5104 jc schofield mbe, papua-new guinea, city of geelong regiment, 23rd/21st battalion

Single page advertisement with black and white photographs of two adjoining timber villas fronting Albert Street and Thanet Street, Ringwood for auction on Saturday, 7th May (1921?).Under instructions from E.W. Smail, esq., Public Accountant, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne. Two well constructed timer villas, each containing 5 rooms, electric light, bath and laundry, good position, land to each 66ft x 258 ft., made road. These well-built homes, so nicely situated in this charming district, only 6 minuts to Ringwood Station, Churhes, Shops, etc., are for positive sale, and are specially suitable for homes and in estments. Terms at sale. J.C. Adams & Son, Auctioneer, 364 Burke Road, Camberwell. J.B. McAlpin, Ringwood, Local Agent.

The 'Paragon' was Keystone's first patented stereoscope. Keystone View Company of Meadville, Pa., was the world's largest producer of stereographs and was in business from 1892 to 1970 on a limited basis. The company was founded by Benneville L. Singley who at one time worked for Underwood. Singley photographed many of the views sold by Keystone. Keystone would eventually purchase almost all of their competitors. The remains of the Keystone Company are housed at the University of California. Singley filed for 2 patents for stereoscopes, the first in 1898, about the time Keystone started producing them. C. L. Pappenhagen, an employee of the company filed for 4 patents for a total of 6 for the company. Here are some examples of the many forms of hand held stereoscopes produced by Keystone. (http://home.centurytel.net/s3dcor/Keystone/Keystone.htm) Timber stereoscope reader with brass fittings, used for viewing stereoscopes (Stereoscope cards contain two separate images printed side-by-side to create three-dimensional illusion)stereoscope, photography, illusion

Cambridge Instrument Co Ltd, England operated from 1924 to 1967. They were makers of measuring instruments (electrical) and scientific instruments.Timber framed electrical instrument with interior metal conductor. Brass knobs that screw are at one end labelled 1.5 volts and 15 amps. Plates each end labelledscientific instrument, cambridge instruments, electricity, scientific objects, scientific instruments

This bilge pump barrel is part of the ship's bilge pump machinery. Bilge or water can find its way into the hull of a ship and if it is not removed the ship will eventually sink. The bilge pump is designed to efficiently remove the bilge water. The Schomberg was a large three-masted full-ship rigged wooden ship built in 1855 by Alexander Hall and Co in Aberdeen, Scotland for James Baines' famous Black Ball Line at £43,103. The vessel was 288 feet (88 meters) in length, with a beam of 45 feet (14 meters), a depth of 29.5 feet (8.99 meters) of 2,284 tons. The mainmast was 210 feet (64 meters) high and she carried 3.3 acres of sail. The vessel was constructed with three skins. One planked fore and aft, and two diagonally planked, fastened together with screw-threaded trunnels (wooden rails). The Schomberg is one of only three clipper wrecks in Victorian waters that operated the England to Australia run. While the other two, Empress of the Sea and Lightning, were built by the famous American shipbuilder, Donald Mac Kay. Schomberg was an attempt to build a faster ship than Mac Kay and a vessel fast enough to break the sailing record to Australia. The Schomberg sailed on her maiden voyage from Liverpool on 6 October 1855, under the command of Captain James Forbes, on its maiden voyage to Australia with general cargo, jewellery, spirits, machinery, and 2,000 tons of iron rails and equipment intended to build the Melbourne to Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. She also carried a cow for fresh milk, pens for fowls and pigs, plus 90,000 gallons of water for washing and drinking. She also carried 17,000 letters and 31,800 newspapers. There were approximately 473 passengers and a crew of 105. It was hoped that Schomberg would make Melbourne in sixty days, setting a record for the voyage, but light winds at the equator dashed those expectations. The ship sighted Moonlight Head in southwest Victoria on Christmas Day but through a deadly combination of wind, currents and unmarked sand spits, the vessel gently ran aground on 26 December 1855 on a spit that juts into Newfield Bay, just east of Curdies Inlet, and the present town of Peterborough. Fortunately, the SS Queen was nearby and managed to save all passengers and crew. The steamers Keera and Maitland were dispatched to salvage the passenger's baggage and the more valuable cargo. Other salvage attempts were made, but deteriorating weather made the work impossible, and within two weeks the Schomberg's hull was broken up and the vessel abandoned. The wrecking of the Schomberg caused quite a public stir, particularly in light of the fact the vessel was supposed to be, the most perfect clipper ship ever built. Captain Forbes was charged in the Supreme Court under suspicion that he was playing cards with two female passengers below decks when his ship ran aground. Despite a protest meeting, two inquiries and the court proceedings, he was found not guilty and cleared of all charges. In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime museum that also displays ship fittings and equipment, and personal effects. The Schomberg has historical significance as one of the first luxurious ships built to bring emigrants to Australia to cash in on the gold rush era. And is included on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612). The collection of Schomberg artefacts held at Flagstaff Hill Museum is primarily significant because of the relationship between these recovered items having a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg and its foundering during a storm. The shipwreck is of additional historically significance for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the first passenger ship, which was designed not only to be the fastest and most luxurious of its day but foundered on its maiden voyage to Australia.Bilge pump barrel,; brass cylinder with screw thread at the base and fittings on one side. A piece of the ship's timber is attached. The object was recovered from the wreck of the shipo Schomberg. Nonewarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, bilge pump, ship's plumbing, bilge pump barrel, bilge

This balance was used at the Ballarat School of Mines. A two-pan beam balance, mounted on a wood base board. Housed in a timber-framed glass-sided cabinet. Aluminium pans. No balance weights. 25.5 beam length.33439 on back of beam support. Small plate on top of door: Townen and Mercer, Sydenybalance, scientific instrument, oertling

Object. MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE- Arabic scene / - Magic Lantern slide - rare (19th Century ?) timber mounted hand painted Lantern Slide depicting an Arabic scene.photography, projectors - still

Collection in timber frame of 31 badges. Anzac Day. Wattle Day. Hospital Day. Various other badges. Markings: U1 601 Deframed and badges detached 2022.civic mementoes, plaques, badge collection