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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, American Safety Razor Company, Shaving kit, Mid 20th century
Safety razors were fist produced in the late 1800s by the Star Razor Company in U.S.A. and it was a former employee of this company that produced the Gem Safety Razor in 1898. The Gem razor, to be produced in later years by the American Safety Razor Company, became one of the world’s most popular razors and in the 20th century it was the major competitor to the Gillette razor produced in the U.S.A. The safety razor has been largely superseded by the disposable razor blade and the electric razor. This safety razor has no known local provenance but it is retained as an example of the type of safety razor used in households for the most part of the 20th century.This is a silver-coloured Gem safety razor in a rectangular green Bakelite box. The box lid has metal pins acting as hinges and inside the box there are moulded sections to ensure the razor fits snugly into the box. The razor handle has an etched decorative pattern and the top part opens so that a blade can be inserted. There is a blade in this section. On box: ‘Gem’ Blade: ‘Gem Double Life, Gem Blade, British Made’ Inside the razor: ‘Gem Brooklyn New York Made in U.S.A.’ gem safety razor, history of warrnambool -
Port of Echuca
A copy of a black and white photo, 24/09/1984
The people in the photograph are unknown. No date is recorded. This photograph is part of the Hugh Price collection. P000065, P000066, and P000067 are all part of the Hugh Price collection.This photograph shows how big Murray cod are.This is a rectangular black and white photograph of a man and three young children standing in a boat. The man is standing on a container and holding a very big Murray Cod. To his right is a seated girl in white; to his left is a boy in shorts wearing a hat. Part of a young girl can be seen in the left hand corner of looking back at the camera.Written on the back in lead pencil are the words; Price and Cod.murray cod, price family collection, fishing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - CLINOMETER SIGHT Mk (IV), F. Tough, 1942
The clinometer sight was attached to a Vickers .303 machine gun and used for long range fire or a fixed line of fire. Brass and steel clinometer sight. The top of the sight featured a spirit level. At each end there is a brass and steel winder that can depress or elevate the sight which rides on a semi-circular copper coloured slider. The brass scale on one side is graded in five degree units. A base plate for attaching the item to a machine gun is missing.On side one: 'DEP DEGs, ELEV DEGs' On side two: 'MADE IN AUSTRALIA, F. TOUGH 1942, D(upward arrow)D, A.1553, CLINOMETER SIGHT (MARK IV)'military equipment, clinometer sight, machine gun, vickers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Gippsland Campus Graduation, 05/2002
Two photos from a Monash University Gippsland Campus graduation. .1) Owen Townsend, double degree in Civil Engineering and Business .2) L-R Leon Soste (lecturer), Owen Townsend (Graduate) and Jim Jarvis (Head of Engineering School) If you can assist with infrormation on this photograph please use the email link below. gippsland campus collection, gippsland institute of advanced education, leon soste, owen townsend, jim jarvis, engineering -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Magnifier, Map Reading
A small pocket size folding magnifier used for enlarging detail when reading maps or examining aerial photographs complete with a leather storage pouch. Manufactured of brass by Casartelli of Manchester, England. When unfolded this forms a "U" shape with the glass lens positioned conveniently for map viewing and the base can be used to measure scaled distances.This item is stamped "CASARTELLI, MANCHESTER" and has 1/4, 1/2 and 1 inch markings. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Implement, Opener, 1998, 2003
A clear plastic pack containing two implements which are a combination can opener, bottle opener and measuring spoon. These implements were included with standard field ration packs and are made of plated metal featuring a small hinged cutter attached to the main body. These were commonly called a Field Ration Opening Device (FRED) by defence personnel.The body is stamped with the standard Department of Defence symbol: "/|\" . -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Chisel, 1930-1955's
This chisel was specially modified to be used in the making of components for the ship model Sovereign of the Seas. It is part of a collection of objects used by Jim Williams, maker of fine ship models from about 1930-1955. Most of the components for the models, as well as many of the tools, were handmade by Jim Williams. Jim’s family has donated the ship model “Sovereign of the Seas” and many tools, accessories and documents used in the making of this and other ship models have been donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Ship model of HMS Sovereign of the Seas, scale model of 17th Century English war ship, was handmade and carved from plans, enclosed in airtight glass case. All components of that model, including even the smallest pulleys, were hand crafted using tools designed and made by Jim. Outstanding details include functional rigging and moving cannons. Please see our record 3732 of the mode Sovereign of the Seas for further details of the ship and the maker. This chisel is connected with the hobby and skill of ship model making that has been crafted as a leisure activity for many generations. The hobby is often chosen by serving and retired mariners who appreciate the connection with maritime history. This chisel was used by local Warrnambool man, Jim Williams, who was employed at Cramond and Dickson clothing store, and then at Fletcher Jones menswear for 27 years. It was used in making components for the model of the historic ship, the Sovereign of the Seas. The Sovereign of the Seas was a historic 17th century English war ship with important maritime heritage. Grooving chisel, metal blade and turned wood handle. Round wooden handle has been bent and cut on one side so that it can be used in small difficult areas. This chisel is part of a collection of tools and accessories once used by Jim Williams, maker of a series of ship models 1930-1955 including “HMS Sovereign of the Seas”.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, jim williams, james bernard williams, ship model hobby, ship model tools, ship model making equipment, ship model making accessories, wood working tool, model making tool, chisel, sovereign of the sea, ship model, hobby, ship model tool -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Sepia, The Australasian, Seamen's Church and Institute Melbourne, September 1917
This photograph taken by the Australasian, depicts the central Institute in September 1917. It was published on the 15th of September 1917 along with other photographs taken during the dedication of the St Peter chapel on the 6th of September. The photograph was also used in a Jottings mentioning "Courtesy of the Australasian".This is one of the first photographs of the Mission's building opened in 1917 before the Norla Dome was erected in 1920. Black and white postcard with a photograph taken at a 45 degree-angle showing the front of the mission in Flinders Street probably in 1917. Three men are standing in front of the church and three cars are parked in front of the mission. The Flying Angel flag. Behind the mission we can see the masts probably from ships berthed on the Australian wharf.Right bottom corner: Seamens Church and Institute, Melbourneflinders street, melbourne, central institute, walter richmond butler, men, cars, sailors, seamen, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, flying angel flag, australian wharf, ships, australasian, 1917 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, P.O. Maloja, 1928
The SS Maloja was a passenger liner operated by The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation between 1923 and 1954. The ship was requisitioned by the Admiralty for service as an Armed Merchant Cruiser upon her arrival at AdenB & W landscape photograph with view from the dock of nearside port bow and superstructure of a moored ship. Men at dockside level are loading or unloading with net in foreground. railway vehicles are lined alongside under a shed. A faint series of letters can be made out near the portholes towards top of bow. This could be name of the vessel. Handwritten in black ink beneath lower edge of image on album page as "P O Maloja" (this may be misnamed) see notes belowsteam ships, world war 2, p.o. maloja, ss maloja, p & o, peninsular and oriental steam navigation company, fan album -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bandage Winder - Medical
This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment. Good condition and good interpretation capacity.Steel vice with 5 rods at right angles to the bottom plates and a handle on the opposite side attached to the square shaped rod. The handle is covered with a wooden hand piece enabling this square shaped rod to be rotated for winding bandages. The other 4 rods are cylindrical. The handle of the vice can be screwed down to fit onto a table or bench.Handle of the vice: '2697'bandage winder, medical, hospital, tawonga district hospital -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Wrench Coleman, circa 1950
The 1950's saw a revolution in small appliances for use in the average household. This hand held wrench was provided exclusively for the Coleman self heating kerosene (KVHS 0347A) iron and used for the regular changing the kerosene used in it. The iron was used before and during the electricity supplies available from the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. These irons remained in use within regional rural areas that had limited or unreliable electrical reticulation. Kerosene supplies were cheaper than electricity but also more inconvenient than electric. Electrical appliances become cheaper to buy and maintain in the later part of the 1900's and the now older kerosene iron was faded out.This wrench was required to open the fuel container which stored kerosene in the Coleman hand iron(see KVHS 0347A). This item was part of the maintenance requirement of this particular hand iron. In the 1950s and later the Kiewa Valley was still a relatively isolated region which was home to rural properties and small settlements. The availability of electricity and or the financial means to afford new types of electric hand irons ensured that older and sometimes less efficient ironing remained for an extended period covering the 1960s to 1970s. Kerosene products, such as this kerosene iron was a cheaper method for farm based domestic and other rural activities requiring a heat source. The use of kerosene as a heat/light source was able to be supplied in bulk and able to be used when floods severed vital roads into this region. The supply of electricity was in summer time subject to interruption from bush fire damaged wooden poles carrying the electrical cables. Self sufficiency by rural populations was the backbone of survival(use of this wrench was a part of rural life). The ability to store energy sources "on the farm" was a prerequisite of isolated regions, such as the Kiewa Valley, circa 1950s.This item is a flat cast iron wrench, which has been specifically made for KVHS 0347A (kerosene iron). The wrench has four specific forms cut into the steel which fit firmly around their targeted nut and other fixtures. Also see See KVHS 0347B- Instruction sheet; and KVHS 0347D Fuel can.ironing, iron maintenance tool, domestic appliances, household -
Orbost & District Historical Society
lantern, 1939?
Blackout lantern used in WW11. This type of lantern was used during both World War. It is an artillery siege lamp and was originally used by artillery units. The lamps were powered by a single candle, the light being magnified by a lens. A shutter closes over the lens to give an illuminated vertical line. They were used originally in fortified siege artillery positions as a general purpose lamp. They were also used as aiming lamps when they were placed in front of artillery positions and used as a guide in aiming at night. These lamps were often used on the front of bicycles to guide at night. Donated by Clem Heather. Forestry Commision, carved faces on trees with axe., builder of tall. spliced single pole fire towers. This item is considered rare and important. It is historically and technically siginficant at a national level.Small black metal blackout lantern with handle. Front of lantern has round shield with small slit - small door at side for easy lighting of candle. It is hand held or placed on flat area, open base so candle can be inserted and 'screwed' in. Front is a magnifying glass and it has metal lens cover with vertical slit. lantern blackout ww11 military candle-power lamp -
Orbost & District Historical Society
thermometer, c. 1950s-1980s
Used at Orbost Hospital where it was used for testing the temperature of bath water. It was donated to Orbost Historical Society in 1991. This is a floating bath thermometer made in Germany for the British market.This item is associated with Orbost Hospital and is an example of an early medical instrument.A glass tubed thermometer in a wooden case with temperatures for bath water written on it. Has a red "Orbost" label glued to it indicating that it was used at Orbost Hospital. The thermometer is housed inside a wooden frame that is stoppered with a cork at the base. It is in degrees Fahrenheit and includes water and spirit boiling temperatures, as well as hot, warm, tepid and freezing points. Can be hung.Made in Germany. Dr Forbes specifications.thermometer-medical -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Kerosene Lamp, Bef. 08-02-1984
The kerosene lamp was one of the most common oil lamps used and was manufactured until the 1980s. This lamp appears to be a modern reproduction of an earlier optional wall-mounted kerosene lamp. The lamp has been produced as an example of a 19th and early 20th-century marine kerosene navigation lamp. Marine lamp; portside metal kerosene lamp with two flat sides, and a curved front. The front has a red ridged glass lens insert and the name "port" is inscribed on a fixed brass plaque. A round chimney is on top of the lid and it has a catch. The fuel tank and wick can be removed through the base. The metal appears to be electroplated.Inscribed on the plaque; "PORT"warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, lamp, ship lamp, port lamp, marine lamp, navigation lamp, port, lantern, kerosene lamp, marine technology, ship light, portable lamp -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, 1920s
Frank Wright was a renoun resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died on 16 November 1970.Black and white photograph of the torso of a young man dressed in a dark suit and tie. The camera is pointing upward so the background is of the underside of a verandah roof and part of the brickwork of the chimney a house upon with have been placed a couple of objects including a can. The man is Frank Wright and the place could be the family home, Laura Villa at Smeaton.frank wright, laura villa, musician -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Ballarat College of Advanced Education Staff, 1988, 1977
Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor instution of Federation University Australia. Colour image of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Staff. Standing left to right: [?],Trevor Day, [?], [?], Lance Duncan, Geoff Hendy. Seated on chairs left to right: Debbie Palanca, Betty Coldwell (Aldred), Kay McMillan Seated on ledge left to right: Danielle [?], Sharon Can De Brule, Jacqui Cartlede, Joanne Ditchburngeoff hendy, lance duncan, trevor day, betty aldred, sharon van de brule, jacqui cartledge, debbie palanca, betty coldwell, kay mcmillan -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Photograph, G.T Allnutt leading off the 1916 Easter Carnival, G.T Allnutt leading off the 1916 Easter Carnival, c1900
This photograph is of the 1916 Easter Carnival. G.T. Allnutt, in uniform, and on horseback, is leading the parade down Charman Road, from the Cheltenham Temperance Hall, where the parade commenced, to the Mentone Recreation Ground.A black and white photograph. G.T Allnutt is riding on his horse along the Charman road from Cheltenham on the left of this photograph. There are several people along the Charman road with also 5 horse carriages and a marching band. You can see in this photograph that there are a few shops on either side of the road, such as a shop called Tobacconist, which is on the left. Photo mount ; Charman Rd Early 1900 / Cheltenham 1916, easter carnival, g.t. allnutt, horseback, temperance hall, mentone, mentone recreation ground, charman road, parade, cheltenham, horses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CONSTRUCTION
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Construction: can anyone identify this building? The work was being carried out by John Dunton a contractor for Bendigo, who is pictured standing right of the two children. A native of Islington, England, he arrived in Australia in 1844 and died in his Wills Street residence in 1897. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Colour photograph of the Central Deborah mine. Left foreground is tram No. 21, and the conductor is moving away from the tram towards the mine. To the left of the conductor can be seen a garage of a private residence. Mining infrastructure in the form of building. A small green car and the rear left corner of a small caravan. Notre the small building on the lower level of the poppet.mining, surface equipment, central deborah mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: ENVELOPE
Envelope for Brian Murray's Camera World - 90/92 Firebrace Street, Horsham 3400 Phone (03) 53811480. Fax (03) 53811903, The name Lowerson 1/2 written in blue pen at the centre. On the back Kodak express Quality you can trust. The envelope contained 13 photos catalogue numbers from 11518.329 to 11518.341business, retail, photography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Question written on blue paper. Date 15 February 1864. Secretary's signature illegible. Question was whether it is legal for a Quarterly District Meeting to appoint or Call a Special District Meeting for the purpose of making arrangements for holding the Anniversary of the District & whether any member, or Court can be fined for not attending that Meeting, or held responsible for any loss, if any.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, high court -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL
Small black and white photograph of the Royal George Hotel. Two men and a boy are standing at the front. On the back: photographed by Chevalier, Pall Mall Sandhurst, branch establishment. High Street, Eaglehawk, opposite church of England. The negative plate from which this photograph was printed being retained, similar copies can at any time be obtained.buildings, hotel, royal george -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS, 1945
Document. Greeting Cards. Single card with a blue bowl of red, pink & yellow roses on a table. In the background is a house & shrub which can be seen through an open window. Underneath is: 'In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength' Isa. 30.15. Printed in blue, brown & red. Two holes at the top with a pink piece of cord to hang the card.G.0357 Printed in Englandperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: LABEL - HOP BEER
Orange label with black printing for Hop Beer brewed by C. J. Glover, Chapel Street, Bendigo. Has a decorative border with flowers and leaves. Stuck to the front of it is a white label with black printing for Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine. Label gives the dose and what it can be used for. T. R. Jones, The Hargreaves St. Pharmacy, Bendigo.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, t r jones, c j glover -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Shop, corner Bridge and Ross Streets, Port Melbourne, 1930s - 1940s
Copy of a photograph taken of a group of men outside the corner shop at Bridge and Ross Streets. The shop is diagonally opposite from the present-day milk bar. The upper floor of the milk bar can be seen in the reflection in the window. Main people (left to right): Joe COOPER, Frank ?, Bill DAVIS, Micky McNAMARA, "Big" Frank COMAZE.built environment - commercial, joe cooper, bill davis, micky mcnamara, 'big' frank comaze -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - A photograph of the arrival of the Duke of Gloucster to Port Melbourne, c 1934
Photograph documentation of Duke of Gloucester's visit to Port Melbourne in 1934.A large sepia photgraph in a grey carboard mount, showing the arrival of the Duke of Gloucester. The main image is of the Duke and dignitary standing in the carriage to acknowledge the crowd on the foreshore. You can see the Women's Welcomng Committee behind the crowd and a view of Station Pier. There is a small inset photo in the top right hand corner showing the Duke seated in the carriage.royal visits and occasions, duke of gloucester, piers and wharves - station pier, band rotunda, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Australian Gliding Museum
Machine - Glider - Sailplane, 1961
The Scheibe Bergfalke II is a high performance (for its day) and relatively inexpensive two seat sailplane designed by Egon Scheibe. It appeared in 1953 as a derivative of the Scheibe Mu13 Bergfalke and incorporated design changes to resolve and simplify structural issues that affected the Mu13. The Bergfalke II-55 followed in 1955. About 300 of the Bergfalke II and II-55 types were built in Germany and Sweden. This aircraft of the Bergfalke II-55 type was built by Scheibe in 1961 (work number 339). After a long life at Fliegergruppe Leimen e.V. logging 6754 flights and 1588 hours in the air, the glider was imported into Australia from Germany in June 2004. The glider was registered as VH-GKZ in January 2005 by Thomas Dattler of Millumbindy and flown only a small number of occasions (probably at Byron Soaring Centre). The Mangalore Gliding Club appears to have taken an interest in the glider in 2006 and completed routine Form 2 inspections in 2006 and 2009. The amount of usage during this period is unclear as the logbook records held are incomplete. In January 2012 the glider was purchased by the Southern Riverina Gliding Club and flown at Tocumwal until it was damaged in 2013 due to being blown over while at rest on the airfield. The 10 year survey was due in March 2013 and a decision was made by the club to donate the glider to the Australian Gliding Museum instead of completing the necessary repairs for returning it to an airworthy condition. It is estimated that the glider was flown about 300 times and perhaps logged about 140 hours in the air in Australia. If restored this exhibit will be representative of the Scheibe Bergfalke II-55 sailplane type (a rarity in Australia).Tandem two seat sailplane of a wood and tubular steel construction covered with plywood and fabric. It has a fully enclosed cockpit under perspex (which is missing from this airframe). The wings which join the fuselage at shoulder height are swept forward such that the aircraft can be flown solo from the front seat and be properly balanced. The aircraft is in a damaged condition. Registration "GKZ" on sides of fuselage glider, sailplane, australian gliding, scheibe, bergfalke, byron soaring centre, mangalore gliding club, dattler, southern riverina gliding club, tocumwal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO
A black and white photograph of McCrae Street Bendigo in April 1969. There are bicycles and cars parked in front of the businesses which include the Commonwealth Employment Service, Spero's Cafe a butcher and the Bendigo Advertiser. Bridge Street is leading off McCrae Street on the left hand side and the gold statue can be seen at the junction of the two streets. See 3320.100bendigo, streetscape, mccrae street, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, streetscape, mccrae street, bridge street, j.c. burnett, geoff pryor, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: METROPOLITAN HOTEL, BENDIGO, 1861 ?
Photograph of the Metropolitan Family Hotel on the corner of Bull and Hargreaves Street, Sandhurst. There is a partial First floor balcony running along the two sides of the building with several groups of people standing on the balcony. The name ' A. Bills ? Can be seen on the top of the building. Next door to the hotel in Hargreaves street is the Bendigo Advertiser building and in Bull street there is ' Bailes ' Tobacconist.Batchelderbuildings, commercial, metropolitan hotel, metropolitan hotel, a. bills. bendigo advertiser, bailes tobacconist -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: TRAM
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 1 black & white photo of a tram with 2 men at drivers end. 1 person is standing looking through a window. The other windows have their blinds down. Buildings can be seen behind the tram including a mans public toilet. Sign on top of tram reads 'Briquettes for a Real Fire'.organization, public utility, transport, harry biggs collection, tram