This bottle 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.Clear glass bottle with glass stopper that has string around it and the bottle so remaining attached when taken out. The fitted part of the stopper is opaque as is that part of the neck into which it fits. The neck is short. Base is embossed. Used for anaesthetic possibly ether. It may have had a special cork with dripper on it to drop on the mask.Base: 'L 75 / M / Common Seal'anaesthetic bottle, medical, hospital

Colour photograph of Ballarat No. 39 after dropping passengers at the intersection of Sturt St and Pleasant St. with St. Peters?? church in the background. (check back onto Reg. Item 532) Tram has the destination of City Oval and a SEC Electric Cooking roof advertisement.. Photo dated 6/11/1962. On Kodacolor paper."74Ed" in blue ink, date stamp 6 Nov 1962" in red ink.sturt st, pleasant st, city oval, tram 39

Colour photograph of a muddy creek (probably after a downpour) showing council drain and drop structure exposed on the west bank of Diamond Creek upstream of Bridge Street, Eltham. Mediun to high level water flows are directed on to the bank by the fallen tree.eltham, creek, diamond creek, bridge street, drainage, waterflow, vegetation

RICHARD FORD WS A LOCAL ARTIST WHO PAINTED THE STAGE BACK DROP AND THE WORLD WAR 1 MEMORIAL IN THE CLUNES TOWN HALL. HE WAS A COUNCIL FOREMAN, HORTICULTURIST AND PARK CURATOR AND LATER TAUGHT WOODWORK AT THE CLUNES HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPHOTOGRAPH OF RICHARD FORD IN HIS GARDEN IN SMITH STREET, CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, ford, richard

Model of a Melbourne SW6 tram, partly assembled with parts in three plastic bags, including trolley poles. Painted Melbourne colours of green and cream. Model built by Weico. Has drop centre seats, the two saloons are left empty for motors.Demonstrates a model that represented a very successful Melbourne tram.Model Melbourne tram SW6 922 - partly assembled with parts in packing.models, tramcars, weico models, sw6 class, melbourne, tram 922

Colour photographPhotograph was taken off the video shots taken by Jack Shandley. The flooding occurred on 10th April, 1989, when four inches of rain fell in 1½ hours. Photograph shows No1 green when the flood had dropped by a foot or so.

Framed display of Photograph, Propaganda Leaflet, Medals and Identity Discs1 - Photograph of George Styles and Friends 2 - Miniature Medals and Identity Discs worn by George Styles whilst serving in Korea and Vietnam. 3 - North Korean and UN Propaganda leaflets dropped from planes. Donated by IRAR Max Pearce.

Fridge magnet featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram, 258, with the destination of Wynyard Loop (Auckland). This tram ran in Auckland in this configuration. Was tram 421 in Melbourne - see reference. Has an semi-open drop centre and a roof sign "Melbourne". Made by Toplite.Demonstrates a Souvenir featuring a Melbourne W class tram.Plastic printed colour fridge magnet mounted onto a card within its plastic envelope for sale.trams, tramways, melbourne, w2 class, fridge magnet, auckland

Black & White photograph D Wood , near Town Hall South Melbourne printed on front of studio portrait. Seaside back drop behind seated young woman. Umbrella, Button up boots, handbag, numerous bangles, peaked hat with tassels, kid gloves, apparel. Lace collar combined with outdoors style period dress.D Wood, near South Melbourne .photograph, person, female

Yields information about the depot and trams during August 1967Kodachrome white cardboard mount 35mm slides - dated August 1967 taken by Les Fordham of No. 17 (Gardens via Drummond North) in Wendouree Parade between Macarthur St and Haddon St after dropping off a lady passenger and young child at a tram stop. The tram has a Twin Lakes and SEC Briquettes roof advert.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, tram stops, tram 17

Single truck (4 wheels), drop ends, modified open California combination - to close car with 4 doors, 2 at either end, longitudinal seats, sliding doors internally, air brakes. For an article on the tram see issue of Fares Please Feb. 2019. Image used by Bill Scott. See Destination City, Destination Eaglehawktrams, tram 14

Single truck, (4 wheels) drop ends, modified California Combination, panelled sides, 4 external doors, 2 internal sliding doors, longitudinal seats, air braked. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019. Destination City, Destination Eaglehawk, Fares Please! 1985, Trolley Wire Dec. 1985.trams, tram 27

Modified Max Traction bogie tram formally with drop ends, a centre combination. Modified by BTPS to be used as Display area. No. 2 end removed and stored, No. 2 end floor removed and sides removed, truck only remains. Other truck stored off site. Tram No. 39 See Destination Eaglehawk, Destination Citytrams, tram 39

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. The Bendigo Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. The medallion was passed on to each subsequent Mayoress when the new Mayor was appointed. The Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. The drop and chain have been hand crafted n 18ct yellow gold and engraved by a master engraver also by hand. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. Front; Progress / BENDIGO. Verso; PRESENTED / TO THE / BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL / by / SIR GEORGE LANSELL, / TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF / LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN BENDIGO / 10 - 1 - 56george lansell jnr, mayoress chain, bendigo centenary, mayoress snell, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, lansell pendant

35mm colour slide - plastic mount - of MMTB No. 470, converted with an open section in the drop centre and cross bench seating and numbered 35 by the Bendigo Trust. Possibly c2004. In a blue and yellow corporate colour scheme. Source of Melbourne number from - vicsig.net 218/8/2008. No longer part of the Bendigo Tramways Fleet - not on the fleet listing.trams, tramways, bendigo, tram preservation, w2 class, tram 470, tram 35

The photograph shows unidentified VR tram waiting at Brighton Beach terminus for departure with St Kilda Railway displayed on its front destination and Brighton Beach displayed on a board on the side of the drop-centre. The weather blinds a re up and one saloon window is open.Yields information about Brighton Beach terminusBlack and white photograph with note on the rear.In pencil on the rear "5579 St Kilda Railway Station to Brighton Beach Photo at terminus 26-8-50"vr trams, brighton beach terminus, saloon windows, destination, drop-centre

This chain was part of the official regalia worn by the Mayor of the City of Sandringham before the amalgamation into Bayside City Council in 1994. The chain was seen as an outward sign of power, authority, and responsibility and was a formal, full-dress type of regalia that was worn by the mayor over their robes at ceremonial functions. The large central drop medallion features the design of the council sea, and the links of the chains are made of cutwork initials of each Mayor. The Sandringham seal was designed by Sans and McDougal had been selected in 1917, by a special committee and its main features are the Sandringham pier and breakwater, with a yacht in full sail as an inset, supported by two dolphins. The motto reads 'Omni Opere' which translates to ‘With all earnestness.’9 carat yellow gold mayoral chain for the City of Sandringham. Consists of two concentric circles of 57 small oval links, with an Australian Coat of Arms as a centrepiece and a large 'drop' medallion of the City of Sandringham seal below. Each oval link is made up of the cutwork initials of a mayor, the surrounding oval border has an inscription above the initials which gives the mayor's name; an inscription below gives dates of office; the earliest is Cr. B.J. Ferdinando 1917-18, and latest is Cr. S.T. Russell 1993-94. The ovals are surrounded by decorative scrolls and are joined by small curb chains. The outer circle contains 31 links, while the inner contains 26. On both shoulders sit decorative bars, joining the front of the chain to the back. The main medallion has an oval central panel that features the coloured Sandringham seal in enamel depicting two sailboats in the water, a pier protruding from the left, a coastline on the right with two pine trees. Above the scene are decorative triangles in light blue and yellow, above which is another section in dark blue containing a third sailboat. The seal is flanked by two engraved dolphins and above it sits an engraved St Edward's gold crown filled with red enamel. Below the seal, there is a ribbon containing the Latin motto 'OMNI OPERE' which is engraved and filled in dark blue enamel. The pendant is surrounded by cutwork lettering reading 'CITY OF SANDRINGHAM / 1919' and leaf decorations. The medallion is inscribed on the reverse with important dates in Sandringham's history. A fleur-de-lys joins the medallion to the Australian Coat of Arms centrepiece above. The Coat of Arms features a shield, depicting symbols of Australia's six states, in enamel, flanked by an engraved kangaroo on the left and emu on the right. Below it sits a ribbon engraved 'ADVANCE AUSTRALIA'.mayoral chain, ceremonial wear, seal, medallion, mayor, coat of arms, crest, bayside, blashki & sons, city of sandringham, sandringham, omni opere, blashki, mayoral regalia, motto, st edward's crown, sans and mcdougall

A document dated June 1989 examines the then MTA tram substation network and its issues at the time, in particular the reliability of the aging rotary converters and mercury arc rectifiers. It also considers the need to upgrade the network, increase the power supply for B-class trams, and reduce voltage drop.Yields information about the status of the tram substation and electrical equipment in 1989Photocopy of a 38 page A4 document.tramways, substations, mta, the met, power supply, electrical engineering, rotary converters, mercury arc

From the Chapman family photograph albumStudio Photograph on card Backing Drop background ferns rail rustic bench. Elderly woman sitting on bench - dark dress with puff sleeves. Dark fascinator tie/scarf. Holding bouquet. Young woman standing in dark suite long skirt fitted jacket - pockets unbuttoned. something attached to breast pocket, white blowers with bow tie. Great Grandmother Henderson (nee Mary Ann McCord and daughter Ruth

Black and white photograph of tramcar 32 at Batman Avenue terminus in 1925. The tram is a maximum- traction bogie, drop-end-and-centre combination tram built by Duncan & Fraser, Adelaide in 1913 for the PMTT. The photo was taken at Batman Avenue in 1925 and shows a driver adjusting the rear pantograph and the conductor at the front of the tram. The photo shows the Batman Ave terminus in the background.trams, tramways, batman ave, c class, pmtt, tram 32

Labourers excavate a cutting for the new railiway extension from Eltham to Hurstbridge. Men are working with shovels and buckets, dropping dirt into horse and carts. A pile of newly cut sleepers sit on the sidelines waiting to be laid. The new extension is approx. seven miles in length and opened on 2 January, 1912.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, diamond creek, hurstbridge, wattle glen, railway line construction, railroad construction workers, railroad construction

The C-130 Hercules during the Vietnam War performed airlifts, airdrops for which is was designed. C-130 could disgorge large quantities of cargo and supplies on pallets, either by parachute from altitude or simply pulled out the back dropped with the help of drag chutes and buzz job heights. The Fuselage is the only part of the C130A Hercules that is on display. The number, 14 is located above the nose cone.c-130 hercules, c-130 hercules forward fuselage, military transport

Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00

The 'Copy Shop' in Walpole Street, Kew was located in the former Masonic Hall. It was a community operated facility. The 'shop' was designed for use by groups to run off leaflets or newsletters. It also served as a community space where people could drop in for a coffee and leave leaflets and information about events in the City of Kew. Two polaroid photographs, Thea Sartori in a red jumper is in both photographs. The woman in the pink cardigan is Aileen Cahill. Both photos were taken at the 'Copy Shop' in the old Masonic Hall [demolished] in Walpole Street. front: "Copy Shop"copy shop - walpole street - kew (vic), community facilities -- city of kew, masonic hall -- kew (vic.)

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of SW6 850, the class leader at Preston Workshops 2/1/1969. Has adverts for Marshall batteries, Warren Smith Motors and High Speed Gas. See Inscriptions for further notes.Keith Kings stamp and number "45-4", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB No. SW6 850, the prototype luxury tram built by Preston Workshops / Preston WS. Note One Piece steel frame full drop saloon windows (as in SW5 cars 840-849"trams, tramways, sw6 class, preston workshops, tram 850

Gives details for each tram at that time, where from, date of purchase, New or second hand (all ), Straight or drop sill or drop centre, Body builder, Seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheel diameters, wheel base, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Gear Teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons and whether suitable for one man operation. Side list gives details of abbreviations, list of tram types and note on Birney 15. List of trams include "Cleaner Car". Undated. See item 3430 for Ballarat version and 8721 and 8722.Yields detailed information about Bendigo trams -c1964Dyeline print from a typed list.2nd copy has in ink "BTPS 613" in the top right hand corner.tramcars, bendigo, equipment, lists, data

This chain was part of the official regalia worn by the Mayor of the City of Brighton before the amalgamation into Bayside City Council in 1994. The chain was seen as an outward sign of power, authority, and responsibility and was a formal, full-dress type of regalia that was worn by the mayor over their robes at ceremonial functions. The large central drop medallion featured the design of the council seal and the links of the chains detail the name and date of each appointed Mayor. This council seal features the Brighton coastline with a pier extending to the water, a sail boat in the distance and a train on the right of the pier. It was displayed by Council on its flag and letterhead and in municipal buildings and can still be seen on the portico of Brighton Town Hall. The seal was used from 1919, when Brighton was declared a city, until 1970, when an official crest was issued by the British College of Heraldry. Brighton was first incorporated as a borough on 18 January 1859, it became a town on 18 March 1887 and was proclaimed a city on 12 March 1919.9 carat yellow gold and enamel mayoral chain for the City of Brighton. Consists of 61 small oval links, with a scroll listing significant dates in Brighton's history as a centrepiece and a large 'drop' medallion of the City of Brighton seal below. Each oval link has a central plaque inscribed with a mayor's name and dates of their office surrounded by a thin coiled edge and a thick decorative border. The earliest Mayor is W.P. Francis 1918-19 and the latest is K.D. Oliver 1994-95. The links are joined by cable chain and form a long circular chain with two crosspieces of additional links at the back, the upper crosspiece contains four links, while the lower piece contains three links. The chain has a large oval medallion/pendant of the City of Brighton seal which is surrounded by a thin coiled gold edge, a border containing raised lettering 'CITY OF BRIGHTON' above and a Coat of Arms below. This is also surrounded by a coiled edge. The oval piece is then wrapped around with a thick laurel wreath with small berries. The central part of the medallion contains a coloured enamel image of the Brighton coastline with sand in the foreground, a pier extending out into the water, a sailboat in the distance and a train on the right of the pier. The small Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom below includes a coloured enamel shield flanked by a lion and unicorn with a motto inscribed on a ribbon underneath 'DIEU ET MON DROIT'.mayoral chain, city of brighton, lega, ceremonial wear, seal, medallion, mayor, coat of arms, crest, bayside, mayoral regalia

Frances Warren made the dress in 1991.She taught herself faggoting from directions in a bookDate made 1991. Floral cotton short sleeved women's dress. Background cream with apricot, yellow and grey flowers and green leaves. Peter Pan collar, buttoned to waist with faggoting work on collar, around cuffs on sleeves and down each side of front opening. Panel of pleats down centre of back and front of skirt. Dropped waistline and buttons are apricot.costume, female

Black and white photograph of MMTB Leyland TS11c Bus No.153 loading workmen in Flinders St for Port Melbourne at the industrial worker am peak. A number of men are carrying Gladstone bags, 31/3/1953 by Keith Kings. Keith notes that it was as dropped rear end platform type. In the background are decorations for the Moomba festival, and St Paul's Cathedral. There is another bus in the front.Extensive notes on the rear of the photo. tramways, buses, port melbourne, passengers, mmtb buses, leyland, flinders st

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