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Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Recipe Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Fully automatic oven cooking; prepared by the Home Service Section of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 1960s
Fully automatic oven cooking: prepared by the Home Service Section of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes a variety of recipes that can be cooked together using the automatic function on the oven.1960s.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis12p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, electric ovens -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Program Helps to make a Connection, 01/05/2019
A new initiative designed to tackle increasing social isolation, loneliness and disconnection - and the resulting impacts these can have on community members - was launched at Greensborough Plaza in November 2018 as the Community Connector Program.News article 1 page, black text.social isolation, greensborough plaza, community connector program -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Upgrades to Greensborough Station 1970, 1970_
Photograph of construction of the new station at Greensborough. The existing track can be seen plus construction of a second track, making the station an island platform. The new station was opened on 03/04/1970.Digital copy of black and white photograph. trains, greensborough railway station -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Drawing Knife
Very old. A drawknife is used to remove large slices of wood for flat faceted work, to debark trees, or to create roughly rounded edges. Can be used to shape the curve of a cricket bat. Used by woodworkers in the Kiewa Valley.Steel frame with wooden handles at each end and a sharp steel blade attached in the middle.Ref. Page 83 Tools for all Trades Catalogue.The drawknife / drawing knife,/ draw shave, / shaving knife is a traditional woodworking hand tool used to shape wood by removing shavings. The blade is much longer (along the cutting edge) than it is deep. It is pulled towards the user. woodworking tool, drawing knife, hand tool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Map Showing the Pastoral Holdings of the Port Phillip District 1835-1851 Now Victoria, 1932, 1932
Another name for Pastoral Holdings is squatting runs. Information on Alfred Stephen Kenyon of the Historical Society of Victoria can be found at http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/kenyon-alfred-stephen-6936/text12035 Map of Victoria showing the boundaries of the Port Phillip District (Victoria) pastoral boundaries. pastoral holdings, squatters, squatting, victoria, land, crown lands, a.s. kenyon, alfred stephen kenyon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Gordon Spittle's farm
Photographs show Gordon Spittle's property. .1 Looking towards Mount Cameron. The trees and roof of Gordon's house can be seen in the distance. Photograph taken from outside "Sauchieburn" stable.A farm with a hill in the backgroundchatham-holmes collection, sauchieburn, gordon spittle, mount cameron, farm, agriculture -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Ted Rohan at 'Thirst Aid' kiosk, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Lloyd Holmes, 1991
Photographed by volunteer Lloyd Holmes, who did copying as well as originals for the Vintage Port Worth Preserving oral history project 1989-1991. Used in 'They Can Carry Me Out'Black and white photograph of Ted Rohan behind souvenir counter of 'Thirst Aid' (western) kiosk, Station Pier, 1991On rear: 'Ted Rohan, "Thirst-Aid" (western) kiosk, Station Pier, 1991. Note pennants, kept in stock since the days of immigration and sea travel at request of ships' crews. Photo LLoyd Holmes (duplicate copy of Library's VP photo)'business and traders - kiosk, piers and wharves - station pier, lloyd holmes, edward j (ted) rohan, thirst-aid kiosk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Betty Rohan at 'Thirst Aid' kiosk, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Lloyd Holmes, 1991
Photographed by volunteer Lloyd Holmes, who did copying as well as originals for the Vintage Port Worth Preserving oral history project 1989-1991. Used in 'They Can Carry Me Out'Black and white photograph of Betty Rohan behind the 'fishing' counter of 'Thirst Aid' (western) Kiosk, Station Pier, 1991On back:'Betty Rohan 1991 - 25 years at Station Pier Western Kiosk (fishing tackle and baits added to sales stock at request of the many who fish from the per) Duplicate copy of Library's VP photo'piers and wharves - station pier, business and traders - kiosk, lloyd holmes, betty rohan, thirst-aid kiosk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Youth Centre, YMCA & Melbourne City Mission in procession down Bay Street, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
Groups from Port Melbourne Youth Centre, the YMCA and Melbourne City Mission in a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. The Flower Hotel & Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of groups from Port Melbourne Youth Centre, YMCA & the Melbourne City Mission.built environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, business and traders - engineering, graham engineering, flower hotel, melbourne city mission, ymca, port melbourne youth centre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Scouts & Cubs in Bay Street Procession, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
Group from the Port Melbourne Scout & cub packs salute RAN officer & Scout leader in a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of group of Port Melbourne Scouts & Cubs in Bay Street parade.1967built environment - commercial, business and traders - engineering, graham engineering, port melbourne scouts, cubs, armed services - navy -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - View of Cato Lake, Black & White photo of Valentine Series No 1083 Willows Victoria/Cato Lake
View of Victoria/Cato Lake showing just a short section of the walking track and willows around the lake. Houses can be seen in the distance. The lake is very still as the trees are reflected in the water.Black & White photo of Valentine Series No 1083 Victoria/Cato lake. The photo is of a post card of Victoria/Cato Lake. Willow trees line the right side of the photograph. Valentine Series No 1083. The willows Victoria Park, Stawell. stawell -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Torquay Front Beach circa early 1900s
Photo shows beach front with figures dressed in 'beach wear ' of the time in foreground. A line of bathing boxes in middle ground can be seen. Early Torquay houses along esplanade in background.Black and white photo (copy) of Torquay front beach in early 1900s. -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, H. Evans & Sons Undertakers, Ballarat circa 1931
Henry Evans can be seen wearing the top hat. The building on Main Road was originally the London Chartered Bank built in circa 1875. The original facade is believed to be behind new brickwork.henry evans, undertakers, main road, london chartered bank, ballarat, vehicles, funeral, building, h. evans & son -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Township of Sassafras. Victoria, late 1940s
The township of Sassafras taken late 1940s. The man in the foreground in the trilby, carrying the rucksack is a Rose Series employee. He appears in many of the photos. Sassafras House can be seen in the centre of the picture.Black and white copy of a Rose Series postcard P. 145 showing two men stnding at the side of the road . Behind them is the early township of Sassafras.sassafras -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Lily Goss and Tom Lahiff, Seon Films, May 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Original interview carried out by Seon Films as part of an episode about Port Melbourne for the ABC 4 Corners program)Lily GOSS and Tom LAHIFF recalling their lives in Port Melbourne, football, etcDuration side 01:31:14families, domestic life, social activities, sport - australian rules football, lilian 'lil' goss nee johnson, tommy lahiff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Lettie Walsh Bradley and Margaret Walsh, Pat Grainger, May 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Original interview carried out by Seon Films as part of an episode about Port Melbourne for the ABC 4 Corners program)Lettie Walsh Bradley and Margaret Walsh recalling their lives in Port MelbourneDuration side 00:58:36families, domestic life, social activities, bradley walsh, lettie walsh, margaret walsh -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR Tram 34 at Brighton Beach terminus, Bob Lilburn, 1965 & 1970
Photo shows Victorian Railways tram No. 34 at the Brighton Beach terminus, late 1950s. On the left-hand side, a suburban train can be seen at the adjacent Brighton Beach railway station.Yields information about VR tram 34 and the Brighton Beach terminus.Photograph - black and white - VR Tram 34 at Brighton terminusOn rear in ink - '"VR No. 34 at Brighton Beach terminus - late 1950's R. Lilburn Photo"tramways, melbourne, victorian railways, tram 34, brighton beach, vr trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1888 - 1907
Document. Various legal documents. 1 - 1907 - Dingee Farmers Cooperative Company Limited. General meeting minutes. Contains booklet memorandum and Articles of Association of the Dingee Farmers Co-operative Company. 1892. Printed by Bolton Bros. Williamson St. Bendigo. 2 - 1896 - Account for Canning Mrs C, administratix of the estate of Canning J N. 3 - 189? - Magee Mrs Emma. Draft copy instructions for Will. Letter from Emma to solicitors. Mentions nephews Fletcher Charles & Adams Percy Henry, sister Wood Mrs Marina, & 2 sisters in England, Adams Rosina and Brown Mary. Executors of Will are Burrowes Hon. Robert, Holmes Edward & Adams Percy Henry. Contains letters to solicitor from Holmes John dated 1888.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, dingee farmers co-operative co ltd, bolton bros, canning mrs c, canning j n, magee mrs emma, fletcher charles, adams percy henry, wood mrs marina, adams rosina, brown mary, burrowes hon. robert, holmes edward, holmes john -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to James Joseph WATSON. He was born on 24/10/1923 in Binalong, NSW. James Joseph served in the Army (NX117008) enlisting on, 19/09/1942 in Binalong, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST PACK TRANS COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 25/09/1944. James Joseph WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James WATSON. James Watson was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Silver medal hanging from a coloured ribbon. The ribbon has a thick centre band of orange with three thinner bands appearing on either side, which are in order from centre to outwards of white, black and blue. The ribbon is also missing a pin at the top, so the material is open-ended. The front side of the medal depicts a relief (elevated from the surface) of a bearded man's face facing to the left side, and Latin text also in relief follows the top perimeter of the medal. The reverse side of the medal is a relief of a man on a horse carrying a sword. The horse can be seen standing on a shield with a skull visible just to the left side of it, and water can be seen on the horizon. The dates 1914 and 1918 have been written on the left and right side of the medal, as well.Front of medal: "GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN: REX ET IND IMP" Back of medal: "1914 1918"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, 15 05 1967
RDNS Sister, Betty. McDonald, is about to enter the home of a patient to administer nursing care.The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing, and to people of many cultures, throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Poliomyelistis, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.Black and white photograph of Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS), Sister B. McDonald, who is wearing her grey uniform coat, with RDNS insignia on the upper sleeve, and her peaked grey hat over her dark short hair. She is holding her rectangular nursing case in her left hand. Her right arm is through the long handles of a black bag which is hanging under it, and her hand is on the top of the gate; Number '39' is attached to the top of the gate post. A tall broken paling fence, with many gaps between the palings, can be seen running along the edge of the footpath to the left and right of the gate. The fence is leaning over in places. Bushes can be seen behind the fence and part of a white building is seen in the background.Photographers stamp. Quote No. GE 5rdns, royal district nursing service, rdns uniform, rdns patient care, sister betty mcdonald -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, 1982
RDNS Home Health Aide, Dorothy Byrne, is visiting Mrs. Mann in her home and is assisting her with General care which enables her to remain there independently. Dorothy is wearing an RDNS light blue, with dark blue edging, apron over her RDNS Home Health Aide uniform of a royal blue dress with white piping on the collar and pockets. In 1980, a Home Health Aide ‘Pilot study’, funded by the Federal Government, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence and RDNS, with the program written and taught by RDNS Principal Nurse Educator. Pat (Paddy) Rowley was evaluated as successful. Following this Pilot study, Home Health Aides were employed by RDNS, and after instruction in the RDNS Education department, joined RDNS Centres and worked under the supervision of the RDNS Sisters. The Sister assessed each client, then introduced and supervised the Health Aide in the client procedure required. The Sister wrote out clear, concise procedural instructions on a work card which the Health Aid followed each visit. If the Health Aide noticed any change in the patient’s condition, this was reported immediately and the Sister visited. The Sister made routine visits to the patient for review at least monthly. On the left of the black and white photograph is the side on view of Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Home Health Aide, Dorothy Byrne, brushing the long grey hair of Mrs. Gertrude Mann who is on Dorothy's right. Dorothy, who has short curly hair, is wearing a light coloured apron over her RDNS uniform; part of a white skivvie under her dark dress can be seen; she has her left hand on the top section of Mrs. Mann's head. Dorothy's right hand is holding a brush and is at the bottom section of Mrs. Mann's hair. Mrs Mann is wearing a white nightdress and is sitting on the left hand side of her bed with her face turned away from Dorothy.. Long,closed flower patterned curtains can be seen in the background.royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns home health aides, rdns patient care, rdns home health aide dorothy byrne, mrs gertrude mann -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Painting - Oil painting, Madeline M.Ravenna Lewellin, Start Point Light, Devonshire, 1875
This painting was inspired by an original painting by Wilhelm Melby held at the National Gallery of Victoria. Melby is a Danish artist (1824-1882). It depicts a famous Devonshire coastal region famous now for its lighthouse and the pick up point for the pilot when entering waters approaching Dartmouth. The sailing vessels pre-date the construction of the famous lighthouse. Over the centuries the view would have been familiar to many sailors as they left or approached the English mainland and south coast ports in the English Channel. Madeline Mary Ravenna Lewellin (1854 – 24 November 1944) was born in Victoria to Dr John Henry Hill Lewellin, a physician, and Grace Elizabeth (née Danneby). She was one of five daughters, and the family lived in Prahran. Lewellin's brother, Captain Herbert Gordon Hill Lewellin, was a commander in the P. and O. fleet (apprentice on the Romanoff, Lieutenant RNR on the HMS Arethusa in 1899, RMS Mongolia in 1913 sunk in 1917, Naldera in 1920). She studied painting at the National Gallery School in 1879 under Eugene von Guerard. She's also known for collecting and painting specimens, and became a member of the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria in 1885. In 1884 she won a silver medal for her studies of fungi. She collected plants for Australian botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, and the variety of Dicrastylis lewellinii (Purple sand-sage) is named after her. Miss Lewellin, who had a love of the sea and ships as subject matter is listed in 1910 as a donor as a 10/6 member donating to the motor launch fund and in 1918 as a working member of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild which involved regular volunteer shifts at the Mission to Seamen on canteen and other duties.Marine art, Maritime artThis oil painting has a dark polished wood and gold leaf slip. The painting depicts two masted boats. The choppy sea takes up the lower-third of the painting, and the other two-thirds of the image of made up of stormy grey clouds. A rocky cliff face can be seen on the right-hand side of the painting. A small church can be seen on the hillside. The ship on the left third of the painting sits on the horizon line of the sea. The centre ship with two masts appears to be leaning to the right and its deck is exposed to the viewer showing four men attempting to handle the masts and rigging. The left-hand ship with three masts is surrounded by two grey distant silhouetted mast ships. There are three seagulls at the upper left-centre of the image. There are another three gulls down on the lower-left of the image. Front: ENGRAVED PLAQUE: Start Point Light. Devonshire. SIGNATURE: After W. Melby / M.M.R Lewellin. 1875. Reverse: IN BLACK MARKER PEN: * Hang from two points * WHITE STICKER WITH CONSERVATOR DETAILS: Art Conservation Frames / 118 Bridport Street, Albert Park, VIC, 3206 / 9696 9066 / artconservationframers.com.aupainting, ships, mast, church, sea, storm, oil painting, seagulls, madeline r. lewellin, artwork-paintings, ngv, wilhelm melby, eugene von guerard, botanist, rms mongolia, captain herbert gordon hill lewellin (1862-1935), paddy lewellin, reproduction -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Badge
Small badge in black frame with blue paper backing. Badge has the Melbourne Harbour Trust acronym and a symbol of two crossed anchors."MHT" Attached note "The enclosed Cao badge circa 1950 / worn by myself as a Fireman Watchman/ you can see it is discoloured by smoke (the/ decking fires were frightening in those days)/ Please add it to your memorabilia and keep/ regards- Fred/ Fred Rubie" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Arthur Paul Winzenried, The Hills of Home - A.P. Winzenried, 1988
Soft covered book by Arthur Paul Winzenried. Full title: The Hills of Home - A Bicentennial History of the Shire of Sherbrooke (Victoria, Australia), including captioned colour and black & white photographs of the area.Cover - "Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree" - Joyce Kilmer. Photo Neil McLeod. Acknowledgements include thanks for members of the Sherbrooke Historical Society who gave their assistance which was particularly useful in the area of photographic materials. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Container - Tin, Rubur Tea LES Co, 1900 (Approximate)
Square painted tin circular pushing lidRobur Tea no 2. Strong as the oak Pure as the lilly. Registered the purest tea the world can produce . 5lb Net weight. Robur Tea Co LES Proprieters. Sydney , Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth. Extracts from analysis reports Guarantees No. 2 Grade -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Street at corner of Maroondah Highway Ringwood - 1969
Black and white photograph of Ringwood St. at corner of Maroondah Highway, 1969. Old post office on right and Loughnans Hill in background. (2 images)Written on back of one photograph (MHW 52): "Dec 1969, Ringwood Street. Taken from clock tower. Old P.O. on right corner. New P.O. occupies vacant block in Ringwood Street." Typed under second photograph (MHW 52a): "Ringwood St at cnr of Maroondah Hwy, 1969. Old Post Office on right and Loughnans Hill in background. The vacant block on Ringwood St can be seen where our 4th Post Office now stands. Old telephone exchange and site of new one can be seen at corner of Charter St. Dec 1969." -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Digital Image, c.1935
This digital image shows the sun roof on the Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Hospital, 45 Victoria Parade, Collingwood. It shows some of the children nursed at the home. Many children were nursed there long term during the Poliomyelitis epidemic in the 1930s. It also shows uniforms worn by nurses and Sisters in the 1930s. The Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Home was originally established to provide nurse-managed convalescent care to poor and underprivileged patients who could not look after themselves at home due to illness, or on release from hospital. Opening in 1926 following a public appeal for funds, at a cost of £27,000, the Home included maternity, children’s and adult wards as well as accommodation for Matron, twelve Sisters and four domestic staff. Many children were nursed there, some long term, during the Polio epidemic and the Society employed two School Teachers. The Society now ran two divisions, the After-Care with its own Sisters and nurses and the District division. The Society were the first in Melbourne, in early 1928, to recognize some patients leaving the After-Care, and many at home, needed further social care and they set up ‘Almoners’ from their committee to visit these patients and be intermediaries in getting them social assistance. It was late the following year before the first training of Almoners took place in Melbourne. In 1930 the Society employed a full time kindergarten teacher to visit poor children in their homes. That year the Society were pioneers in opening an Ante-Natal Clinic at the After-Care, setting a high standard with equipment, keeping records and providing leaflets with instructions in how to keep healthy during pregnancy, what complications to look for and what to do when labour commenced. In 1934 the Society were pioneers again when they opened the first Women’s Welfare Clinic, including at the time a very controversial Family Planning Clinic, the first of its kind in Australia which was opened to support women at risk following multiple and difficult pregnancies, giving advice on birth-control. At first the clinic was attended by their own patients, but then accepting patients from public hospitals until their own clinics were opened. . Major extensions in 1934 led to the After-Care 'Home' having a name change to 'Hospital'. A trained Almoner was employed in 1934 but she resigned after twelve months due to the work load. Unable to procure another due to a shortage of trained Almoners, a Social Service Officer was employed at the After-Care who successfully gained better housing from the Housing Commission for families living under unsuitable conditions. Following Government intervention, the After-Care Hospital was separated from the Melbourne District Nursing Society in 1957. The After-care Hospital continued to operate at the same address until 1985 when it became the Melbourne Geriatric Centre. This digital Image shows two nurses and two Trained nurses (Sisters) supervising convalescing children in the roof garden of the Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Hospital . The two nurses are with the rear children, one on the left and one on the right. Both are wearing long white aprons over their long sleeved dark grey uniforms, and both are wearing white caps over their dark hair. On the right rear, in front of a row of glass windows, the upper portion of a Sister can be seen wearing a white uniform and white veil. In the right front is another Sister who is wearing glasses and is wearing a white uniform and dark coloured cape. She is wearing a white veil over her short dark hair. There are three boys and four girls resting on cane lounges; some are reading books and one girl is holding a doll. Another boy, who is wearing a dressing gown, is sitting on a cane chair. There is a trellis and a wall of windows on the left of the image and some brick work and a wall of windows on the right hand side behind the Sisters.. Some pots with low and tall plants can be seen.A tiled hip roof of a building can be seen in the rear of the image.mdns, melbourne district nursing society, after- care hospital, nurses uniforms -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Polisher Floor, Hoover Appliances, Meadowbank
This appliance was a time saving method of cleaning floors. It appeared at a time (after World War II) when the domestic pressures faced by mothers and domestic staff was on the increase. The necessary "working parents" was through necessity becoming part of the "typical" family environment. It was the start of the ever increasing demand, from an economical reason, for both parents to work outside their property. Historically the period of the 1950s was one of extreme changes. It was an era where established role models were under pressure from an ever increasing demand for new and advancing consumerism. Communication levels via radio, newspapers and television was expanding at an ever increasing rate. Relatively isolated rural areas were opening up (post war) to foreign ideologies of consumerism. The basic restraints of "this will be alright mate, she'll do" was under a slow but effective take over. "I can get this done faster by this new whiz bang gadget that I saw on the TV last night!" was the new way to live by.This item is very significant in that it demonstrates the new consumerism at its infant stage of the social changes occurring due to greater communication levels between the rural Australian communities and other advancing communities world wide. The Kiewa Valley residents (mainly from the intermingling of rural and post World War II refugees working at the construction of the Victorian Hydro electricity installations, resulted in this rural area becoming integrated to new ways of living (both socially and economically). Once the attitude of "we have always done it this way mate!" was challenged and overcome, the acceptance of new time saving "gadgets" which started to pour in from foreign markets, the relative isolation of the Kiewa Valley (being mainly psychological entrenched), was over.This hoover electric floor scrubber and polisher has a main base containing two brushes (can be replaced with polishing pads). The two brushes/pads are fastened or removed from the base unit by pulling/pushing the heads from the small hexagonal shaft on the bottom of the machine motor. A pressure sensitive wire is inlaid at the brush/pad end to hold the brush/pad unit onto the shaft. The discs body and main body covering the electric motor are made from sturdy plastic. The rest of the appliance materials i.e. upright handle and the u framed attaching arm are made from lightweight powder coated steel. A small (350mm) red coloured foot switch protrudes from the back of the motor to release the the upright handle from the storage position to the action position.There are two fork shaped brackets on the rear of the handle, for securing the 6.5 metre long electrical cord and plug. There is no on/off switch on the appliance. A small stainless steel "u" framed clip (for hanging the appliance in the vertical position) for cupboard storage. Within the circle of the cleaning brush is stamped "1 above S.A.B.351" and on the opposite side P/No: 5023792". On the main plastic head of the brush discs are "TO CLEAN" and under this "USE ONLY WARM(underlined) WATER AND SOAP" on the opposite side, and within a circle is the Hoover Trademark. On the front of the blue coloured plastic dome covering the electric motor is (on a raised domed shaped plaque (on a red background) Hoover in slanted print from left to right(in a diagonal level)domestic appliances, floor cleaning, electric floor scrubbers and polishers -
Orbost & District Historical Society
shoe stretcher, first half 20th century
Shoe stretchers can expand the width and the length of shoes. Shoe stretchers work best for suede, leather, and other natural materials. These domestic stretchers would have been used for expanding length.This item is an example of an item commonly used in homes in early Orbost.A shoe stretcher which has a flexible metal band with wooden ends.shoes footwear shoe-stretcher -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive K-172 with School train arrives at Echuca Wharf Railway Station, May 1964
George Coop's Holden Station Sedan can be seen parked in Leslie Street on the right of image. Murray Esplanade running parallel to the train. The two-storey brick building is the Steam Packet Inn. Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodachrome positive transparencygeorge coop collection, echuca, echuca wharf railway station, murray esplanade, steam packet inn, k-172, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), leslie street