The two boys in this photograph are Stanley (7) and Maurice (5) Kelly. The two boys were lost in the bush near Orbost for three days. The had been sent by their mother, Mrs Parker, to borrow tea and sugar from a neighbour but became lost on the way home. They were found, scratched and with clothes torn, by a woodcutter, Mr W. Morell. There was a newspaper article on the front page of the Adelaide Mail , Saturday 22 July 1933,This photograph is linked with an event in Orbost's history.A small black / white photograph / postacrd of two small boys standing side by side in a paddock.on back - "The Kelly Kids, lost near L. Curlip"kelly-maurice kelly-stanley

This certificate recognizes the contribution of Corporal H E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President, councillors and ratepayers of the Warrnambool Shire.A link to a local person and is representative on many given to soldiers of the district.Coloured certificate mounted on a metal backing and covered with a plastic type material. It has a photo of the king flanked either side by flags at the top with the flags of the Australian states and other countries of the Commonwealth placed in a border of green gum leaves on brown. Shire of Warrnambool, Signed by Albert Henderson, L* Crawleyworld war 2 certificate, warrnambool shire, corporal h e swan

Athletic Sports were held annually and featured both current and old collegian contribution. The programs listed officials, school records, preliminary events and the day's program with name of competitors and space for recording place-getter's names. The program also listed the names of students in their house groupings. Small booklet; heavy card with red printing cover; Handwritten on front cover: David L Karmouche Buninyongathletic-sports, ballarat-college, 1945, inter-house-competitions, honorary-stewards, judges, school-records

Athletic Sports were held annually and featured both current and old collegian contribution. The programs listed officials, school records, preliminary events and the day's program with name of competitors and space for recording place-getter's names. The program also listed the names of students in their house groupings. Athletic Sports were held annually and featured both current and old collegian contribution. The programs listed officials, school records, preliminary events and the day's program with name of competitors and space for recording place-getter's names. The program also listed the names of students in their house groupings. Handwritten on front cover: David L Karmouche / Buninyongathletic-sports, ballarat-college, 1946, inter-house-competition, honorary-stewards, judges, school-records

Fred Cordingly lived at Maiden Gully via Bendigo, Vic. Print from original painting by Lois Molina of Bendigo. Presented to BILL THOMASON for finding details of service with SAC.Coloured print of man enlisted in South African constabulary, khaki uniform, slouch hat, rifle & horse (in background) sitting on wooden log, pale yellow/white background in glass frame & gold coloured frame, 4 sided. With many thanks for your kind assistance. L Molina.prints, framed, south africa

Soft cover khaki colour. Photograph of head and shoulders of General Peter Cosgrove on front cover. Pages 468 Author- PETER COSGROVE"Donated by S & L BUCHE" written on the title pagebooks, military history, biography

Author Gary McKay - history on back cover.Soft cover in colour soldier in jungle scene on front. Soldier in jungle scene with description of contents on back. 305 pages illustrated. Black and white.R.S,L. Sub branch stamp on fly leaf.books, military history

This brick was salvaged by the donors, members of PMHPS and former residents of Port Melbourne from the ruins of the Art Deco Mission to Seamen also known as King George V memorial building, built in 1937 by Harry Norris and demolished in 1995. Used in their former courtyard the donors, who recently moved to Docklands offered the brick to MTSV when they sold their Port Melbourne house in 2017.One of the few remaining tangible materials from the architecturally significant Mission to Seamen, the George V Memorial building dedicated in 1937 and demolished in the 1990s. The Brick adds to the MTSV collection of Port Melbourne material from the 1930s. See also Research and clippings folder and records such as 0641 and 0233. The brick was donated to the Mission by the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society (PMPHS) who had two bricks in their collection.A terra cotte standard construction Brick Two embossed letters on face of the brick "B" and "L"port melbourne, king george v, mission to seamen building, brickwork, art deco, harry a. norris, alfred m. nicholas, beach street, 1937

Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant).Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Brown vinyl case with silver coloured clasp at front and cotton stitching around edgingTo W.HARRISON From S & L Staff June 1940

Held by Montmorency/Eltham sub branch for some time; background details uncertain. Likely donated by by family member. Owner was Leslie 'Rocky' Walton (b. 9 Jun 1921) who enlisted at Casino (NSW) on 2 Aug 1942, living at East Preston at the time. He was discharged on 15 April 1946 while posted to 2/43 Aust. Inf. Bn.The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope (fitted on this item) to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp (see photo; 13 cm x 8 cm) to enable fitting of a padlock. A canvas loop (see photo) is sewn to bottom edge of bag to enable rope to be passed through for bag to be slung on shoulder. The name and army serial number of the owner are stenciled in white paint on the side and bottom of the bag. Stenciled on side and bottom of bag ... VX82295 WALTON Laccessory, personal items

These wooden trees for riding stocks are a concept that was brought to early colonial days from "mother" England. Gentle folk of wealth and status used these trees from early 1800's to keep and maintain their riding boots in their correct form. This form of maintaining the tall riding boot structure was maintained in Australia by the rural "elite" both on cattle properties and smaller cattle stations in the early 1900's. Good riding boots were a status symbol in rural and outback Australia. The riding stocks "wooden trees" are very significant in the Kiewa Valley because they were used by members of some of the original grazing cattle families to settle there. Both cattle and sheep properties occupied large areas of the Kiewa Valley and they also herded their flock and herd on the Bogong High Plains region. These stocks and boots were worn by Fred Roper whose great grand daughter donated them to KVHS. Therefore these boots and stocks would date from 1880's to 1920's and are a good representation of the style of boots worn during this period. This pair of wooden stocks for riding boots trees has been manufactured to a very high standard. Each of the four boot tree parts fit snugly together and maintain their form, and that of the boot that they occupy. The groove channels and foot forms (tongue and groove) are exact and once snapped together become very solid. There is a brass ring, attached by a small brass "peg" on each of the thin "sliding" middle uprights. See KVHS 0177 - Riding boots.On top "L" (for left boot), "R" (for right boot)horse. country. leather. gaiters. high plains. grazing. cattlemen. laces. studs. stocks. roper family. bogong high plains.

Arrangement for staff and students to attend the Melbourne Meeting of the Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers. Information also given for the Excursion to Walhalla - prize of Ten Guineas (10 pounds, 10 shillings), to be awarded for the best paper written by a student describing the engineering and metallurgical part of the visitTyped letters Letterhead for institute signature of secretary: D L Stirlingaustralasian institute of mining and metallurgy, australasian institute of mining engineers, excursion, walhalla, aaron danks, 1908, r.w. richards, ausimm

Published in 1952 when the author was 21 years old.A forty-four pages book titled: Nunee an Aboriginal folk story by Johanne Alsop. On the cover a drawing of a boomerang, emu, kangaroo, platypus and the face of a young aboriginal boy. There are drawing throughout the book also by Johanne Alsop. On the back drawing of a hippogriff and the words: With compliments of the Vacuum oil company Aileen and John Ellison Collection.On the front cover in black pen L. J. Ellison.aboriginal folklore, literature, mythology

this ingot mould was used by the harrietville tronoh co. who operated the "tronoh" gold dredge from 1939 - 1954. this was the largest dredge in the southern hemisphere.when this dredge ceased operations it marked the end of dredging in the ovens valley.this dredge also brought electricity to harrietville.This item is significant asit is the only one in existence .This has been confirmed by former staff members. This mould represents an era which was very important to the story of HARRIETVILLE. The "tronoh" dredge commenced operations at a time when mining was at a low point . It provided employment for up to 60 men at it's peak & also connected harrietville to the electricity grid. When the tronoh dredge ceased operations it marked the end of gold dredging in the ovens valley. The enviromental damage caused by this dredge was one of the reasons behind a failed attempt to redredge the valley in the early 1980s. cast iron gold ingot mould with handle at each end,trapezoidel in shape.on inside base in relief in reverse 'H(T)L'gold, dredge. ingot mould

The Bruck Inhaler is a modification of the Clover Inhaler, designed by Lambert Bruck. Bruck added a glass dome which enabled the level of ether to be monitored during administration. This was a revolutionary change as it removed guess work from the process.The Bruck Inhaler is a historically, aesthetically and scientifically significant piece. The basic design is based on the Clover Inhaler, but with a rounded bottom. The idea of a glass viewing window was possibly inspired by Wilson-Smith Inhaler. The Bruck Inhaler is historically significant as it is the first inhaler to be made with a completely clear lower glass section. This improved the usability for the ether administrator, and eliminated much of the guesswork associated with dosage and ether levels, which in turn improved the patient experience. This piece provides a strong local link to both anaesthetic and general medical practice at the turn of the century. The design is credited to Ludwig Bruck of Sydney, and was presumably manufactured in the same area. Bruck, as the attributed designer, holds much relevance to the significance of the object, as connected with him is much historical information about the social context of medical practice. Ludwig Bruck was a prominent figure in the medical industry. He started his medical career in Sydney as a Medical Transfer Agent, and later owned a shop at 16 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. This business is listed in the 1903 Register of Firms as a Medical Agent and Importer of Medical Instruments and Books. Bruck was vocal as a journalist and published analyses of medical statistics, as well as the well known Australasian Medical Dictionary and Handbook, which included the “List of Unregistered Medical Practitioners”. Ludwig Bruck was an immigrant. He was of German descent, which placed him in a precarious position within Sydney society during the turn of century. Bruck conducted several public conversations with prominent members of the Australian Natives Association through the Sunday News in regards to his disagreement of the employment of medical practitioners by the ANA specifically to corroborate their health insurance policies. He was also a stalwart supporter of the Australian arm of the British Medical Association, being the publisher of the first and subsequent editions of The Australian Medical Gazette. Bruck chose to end his life with a combination of poison and chloroform on 14 August 1915, after being accused of trading with the enemy during World War One. His suicide note stated his horror at leaving his business partner to deal with the tarring of his reputation as the reason for his decision. The Bruck Inhaler has aesthetic significance as it is a beautiful example of turn of the century surgical design and craftsmanship. Aseptic methods of surgery were well known by 1909, and the aesthetic design of the Bruck Inhaler conformed to these principles. The ability for the surgeon to unscrew, clean and sterilize each part of the Inhaler contributes to the streamlined design of the piece. The Buck Inhaler holds scientific significance. There is the capacity for further research to be undertaken on the object. Geoffrey Kaye often collected multiple examples of equipment, usually one for reverse engineering and another for teaching. There are currently two examples of the Bruck Inhaler in the collection, presenting an opportunity for further technical research on the object. The inhaler is oval shaped with one half made of glass to allow observation of the ether level. A vertical cross tube, 22mm in diameter passes between the face-piece and the bag [missing]. There is a stopcock for admission of oxygen or nitrous oxide opposite the bag attachment. There is a central tube, 28mm in diameter, with controllable ports on either side. There is also a tear-drop shaped fask mask.Hand engraved on side of base: L. Bruck / Sydneyclover, joseph, bruck, lambert, inhaler, rebreather, nitrous oxide, oxygen, williams, probyn

Year book for the 1951 school year. Contains staff, prefects, house captains, form captains, leaders and team photographs, sports results, scholarship recipients, student work.Black and white publication. Buff cover printed in black and red.52 p.: ill.Inside front cover 'L. Smith, Form 1E'.williamstown high school, 1951, high tide, year books

Flight Sergeant Ian Lerwick Mainland, Service no 408815, Unit Royal Australian Air Force No 8 Squadron died in Bismarck Archipelago, New Ireland, New Guinea on 4 December 1943, aged 28 years.Small brass plaque with black text.'PRESENTED IN THE MEMORY OF FLIGHT SGT. IAN L. MAIINLAND"glen iris presbyterian church, ian lerwick mainland 1915 - 1943, world war 1939-1945

This lamp is a more recent acquisition. Brilliant Lighting started in 1990s.This cream coloured lamp is a desk or bedside lamp with flexible stand.Label on the rear "Brilliant LTG (Australia) P/Lwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd

A mounted b/w photograph of a view of a waterfall (possibly at Craiglee).Printed on front: L. Davis / PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE ARTISTdavis, artists, waterfalls, craiglee, george evans collection

The origins of the humble handheld driptorch have been lost in time. They are widely used for ignition in controlled burning operations in forest and grasslands. The “Pacific Forester“ with its short central wand and somewhat leaky ball-valve was made by the American Wajax company in the 1940s. The Pacific Forester is slightly different in design from the more robust and common “Panama” driptorch first manufactured in 1933 and used extensively by Queensland cane farmers. The Panama is closely related to the current “Firebug” used in Victoria which is manufactured by Rodney Industries in Brisbane and has an offset wand design which gives it good balance. The fuel is a mixture of petrol and diesel and every FCV District had their own closely-guarded secret formula ... 2:1, 3:1, 1:1, 4:1 or 3:2 ratio. There was also the choice of 91, 95 or 98 octane petrol mixed with summer or winter diesel. Occasionally some of the old Avgas or Jet-A1 lying around the depot was added with a splash of engine oil to make the mixture stick to the fuel to be ignited. The fuel mixed also varied between autumn or spring, heathland, mixed forest, or high-intensity slash burnsCommon driptorch used throughout AustraliaDrip torch with handle Wand has loop and valve. The loop is designed to assist with even flow of fuel which flows out onto the burning head of the wand. Pressure equalising value in top of aluminum fuel container which holds 4 litres of burner mix. Gravitational feed of the driptorch allows the unit to drip fire, making it simple and quick to operate. Instructions for use. CF+L written with texta pen.bushfire

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.48 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.45 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.45 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.46 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills

Round white vegetable dish with handles and a matching lid. A green strip edged with gold inside a scalloped edge with a raised 'pie- crust' relief and gold embellishment. Lid has a central knob ringed with matching design and edge finished with a gold band and 'sunburst' design around the edge.Made in England H & K Tunstall L 018domestic items, crockery

Two versions of the British War Medal were produced 6.5 million in silver and 110,000 in bronze. Obverse depicts King George IVs V Britt: Rex Et Ind : Imp. Reverse depicts nude rider on horseback - sword in hand - sun in background. 1914 - 1918.Campaign Medal of the United Kingdom. Medal was instituted on the 26th July 1919 for service between 5th August 1914 the day following the British Declaration of War and the Armistice 11th November 1918. Service # 2320 A-L-CP W. A. Renville. A.I.F.