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Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1959
A Wilson Strata-Jet racquet, with red-painted open throat, glass-fibre throat collar, rawhide reinforced shoulders, a Balmforth Fairway leather grip, and white cloth butt cover with red-stitched 'W' trademark. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Adhesive tape, Paint, Ink, Fibreglass, Hide, String, Clothtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1973
A Spalding 'Trophy' tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders. Handle grip wrapped in perforated leather and, plastic butt cap featuring manufacturer's 'S' logo. Model name features on throat. Manufacturer's name appears on base of head. Materials: Wood, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Fibre, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Action game, Circa 1916
'Grasshopper Tennis' game. Contains four bone discs, four painted wooden miniature paddles, a rules pamphlet and a tournament invitation/instruction sheet. Inside of box line with printed felt (as 'court') and miniature net attached to hinge of box. Two metal net braces are missing. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Wood, Metal, Natural fibre, Felt, Bonetennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball cleaner, Circa 1895
Two part object (1) Metal ball cleaner. Consists of metal upper and lower circular sections, lined with strong bristle. Top has a handle for turning, and fits into a spingdle in the base. Upper section inscription states: 'PATENTAPPLIED FOR'. (2) Small piece detached from part 1. Materials: Wood, Natural fibre, Metal, Paint, Rubbertennis -
Orbost & District Historical Society
stud axe
Used in wood splitting to split with the grain of the wood. Splitting or stud axe bits are more wedge shaped. This shape causes the axe to rend the fibres of the wood apart, without having to cut through them. Possibly made by Kelly Axe Company after 1949.A wooden handled axe with a flat ended wedge shaped blade for hammering. There is a piece of orange cord threaded through the handle for hanging. Made in USA True temper flint edge.stud-axe tools -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Depicts the blending room (where fibres were blended prior to carding) from one of the Godfrey Hirst mills in 1966. In 1966 McKendrick Consolidated Industries Ltd purchased Godfrey Hirst Ltd to operate a carpet manufacturing concern and this photo was taken at the time of the takeover.Proof IAN HAWTHORNE / PHOTOGRAPHER / Commercial, Portrait, Wedding, Colour Processor / Upstairs, 140 Moorabool St., Geelong Ph. 98096godfrey hirst and co. pty ltd, blending, carding -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Depicts the blending room (where fibres were blended prior to carding) from one of the Godfrey Hirst mills in 1966. In 1966 McKendrick Consolidated Industries Ltd purchased Godfrey Hirst Ltd to operate a carpet manufacturing concern and this photo was taken at the time of the takeover.Proof IAN HAWTHORNE / PHOTOGRAPHER / Commercial, Portrait, Wedding, Colour Processor / Upstairs, 140 Moorabool St., Geelong Ph. 98096godfrey hirst and co. pty ltd, blending, carding -
National Wool Museum
Machine - Carding Machine, CSIRO, 1960s
After scouring, the wool fibres are still tangled together. Carding untangles the fibres by brushing and straightening. The wool moves through a series of wire brush rollers that revolve at different speeds and in different directions to tease apart the wool. The fibres emerge from the machine as a continuous filmy web - called a sliver. The sliver must be thinned and divided into strands before the next process. Carding machines constantly require tuning. A highly skilled technician maintained and adjusted the speed of the rollers on the machine. This machine was developed by the CSIRO in the 1960s as a small-scale experimental machine. Industrial carding machines were four times the size of this one. Gold plaque on display with machine until 2018 read: G.H. Mitchell & Son, Adelaide have celebrated 125 Years of involvement with the Australian Wool Processing Industry by contributing the funds necessary to restore The Carding Machine, Noble Comb & The Gill Box. Also another gold plaque read: Experimental Carding Machine donated to The National Wool Museum by C.S.I.R.O Ryde has been rebuilt by Nick Sokolov of Comb Research & Development with the help of Bernard Tolan.Carder with small roller missing at coiling end. Driven by three horse power motor. Wooden slated feed table synchronised to overall gearing.carding machine, machines, wool industry, manufacturing, wool processing -
National Wool Museum
Book, Fibre and Fabric
"Fibre and Fabric: the wool, cotton, textile and allied industries in Melbourne's West" - Gary Vines, 1993. This book is a short history of the wool, cotton, textile and allied industries of the area west of Melbourne. It looks at how, why and when these industries developed and their effect upon the cultural and geographic landscape.textile industry - history woollen mills - history, textile industry - history, woollen mills - history -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Hat, circa 1970's
Donated to Ansett Museum. Formerly worn by Ansett Airlines pilot.Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.Pilot's peaked cap. Orange cotton flat-topped crown. Orange cotton exterior band supported by rigid internal leather band. Interior lining of green cotton under plastic. Perforated leather sweat band. Rigid black visor made of natural fibre. Black cloth strap above visor is secured by 2 orange fabric buttons on either side.Label inside reads "Emerco Melbourne 36 1218 Made in Australia". -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1977
A Dura-Fiber XR-Graphite tennis racquet, featuring IPC core, brown frame with open throat, handle grip wrapped in tan leather printed with manufacturer name. Plastic butt cap. Manufacturer's logo on shaft and butt cap. Plastic strips around head as anchor for strings. Materials: Wood, Metal, Fibre, Leather, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Plastic, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1972
A Dura-Fiber tennis racquet, featuring black frame with open throat, hand grip wrapped in (non-original) leather printed with Dunlop name. Paper butt cover printed with manufacturer's name. Manufacturer's name also along shaft. Logo sprayed onto net strings. Materials: Wood, Metal, Fibre, Leather, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Plastic, Inktennis -
Williamstown High School
School hat - Girl's 1960s
Hat was part of the uniform of Gellibrand Girls High School, which merged with Williamstown High School in 2000.Straw hat with brim and 5 cm woven blue band with red, yellow and black stripes and elastic chin strip.Written in black felt pen on the inner hat band - Pam Beckman. Makers tag - Created by Effie Jay. Shower-proofed with water repellant formula KO/3420. size 22 1/2. Made of straw fibre. [in black felt pen] Pam Beckman.uniform, hat, williamstown high school, gellibrand girl's high school, 1960s -
Orbost & District Historical Society
identity discs
The identity discs of Australian soldiers of the First World War were initially made of aluminum and then made of a fibre material. Like other soldiers of the Great War the Australian 'Diggers' were issued an identity tag or disc. The first official disc was a small flat metal disc of aluminum, then there were two identity discs issued, made of a fibre one was a red disc the other was grey and octagonal. The discs were usually stamped with the information that the Military required. The Regimental number, Regimental name, soldiers' surname and initials and his religion were on the tag. Douglas Russell was a farmer, the son of John Russell, director of the Orbost Butter Factory for 50 years. Alex Pullar Cameron died from injuries in 1919.Two World War 1 identity tags. Both are aluminium and engraved on front. There are loops at the top for a chain around the neck..1 22046 Vet Sgt G.H D. Russell.........Pres. .2 6267 GNR A.P. Cameron................Presworld-war-1 identity-disc russell-g.h.d. cameron-a.p. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Twine, 20th century
Sailmaker's twine is usually stored on a reel. It is wax coated and ready to use. The twine is made from strands of fibres that are plied together. The wax waterproofs the twine and smooths out the fine hairs of the fibres, making it easier to work with. The waxed twine helps prevent the ends of the rope work from fraying. Sailmakers use twine and needles to sew sails and many other canvas items such as bags and covers. Special tools, equipment, benches and seats are needed to work with the large heavy and thick pieces of canvas. Sometimes the sailmaker with have special-purpose tools made for his unique work. The place of work on shore is often called a sailmaker's loft. However, sailmakers also work on the job, on sailing ships and boats. This twine is an example imperative equipment for sailmakers. Sailmaking was an essential trade in the shipping industry of the 17th to 19th and early 20th centuries. Sailmakers were often part of a ship's crew, making repairs as needed and using their skills for other work such as net making.Twine; reel of brown waxed sailmaker's twine.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, twine, waxed twine, sailmaker's twine, sailmaker's equipment, sailmaking, canvas work -
Tennis Australia
Racquet & cover, Circa 1982
A Le Coq Sportif, Yannick Noah Crescendo tennis racquet (.1) and racquet head cover (.2). Company logo features across the base of the head, with rooster trademark across the throat and butt cap. Logo and trademark also feature on the cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Fibre, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Vinyl, Metal, String, Inktennis -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, MOUNTED, Charing Cross/Pall Mall, C.2000
The mine was the “Hustlers Royal Reserve Mine No 2” and was closed in 1912. The Soldiers Memorial Institute was erected on the mine site and opened on 15.11.1921 and occupied by the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch/Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc since then. The mine shaft capped sits about centre of the building.Two gloss coloured prints on fibre board backing. Top photo tinted of Alexander Fountain, Charing Cross and Pall Mall Bendigo. Gold mine poppet head and buildings on left hand side. 53464 VJ printed on R.H.S. bottom. Bottom photo black and white of Panorama of Pall Mall., Bendigo, Vic. Soldiers Memorial on left hand side occupying old gold mine site.“The Southern Cross Series 10399. Copyright on bottom L.H.S. Panorama of Pall Mall, Bendigo on R.H.S. bottom”brsl, smirsl, hustlers -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1950
Wooden racquet with a blue painted throat, and a yellow painted stem. Inscription featured across both sides of the racquet: HAWTHORNE/MEDALIST/M/W/SPEED FLEX/FIBRE FACE. Inscription around the inside of the base of the racquet head: MADE IN BELGIUM. Decal inscription across the crown on obverse: STRATA-BOW. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ribbon, Fibreglass, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1960
A Wilson Speed Flo racquet, with 'SUPER-FLEX SHAFT', red painted throat and shaft, black-painted shoulder undersides, perforated black leather grip, and white cloth butt cover with red-stitched 'W' trademark. Inscription: WILSON/SPEED FLO/SPEED FLEX/FIBRE FACE. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Adhesive tape, Paint, Ink, String, Cloth, Ribbontennis -
Tennis Australia
Action game, Circa 1937
Ernest Sewell series 'Tiddlytennis' game. Patent no.22857/35 (1935-6). Instructions sheet states: 'The game that interested H.R.H. The Duke of Kent at the/British Inductries Fair 1936'. Contains miniature net and wooden net supports, printed cotton as 'court', eight plastic discs (2 large, 6 small) and an instruction sheet. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Glue, Wood, Natural fibre, Papertennis -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Headwear - Hat, Cap, circa 1980's
Donated to Ansett Museum. Formerly worn by M. Crawford, pilot with Ansett Airlines.Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.Pilot's peaked cap. White vinyl flat-topped crown. Black cotton exterior band supported by rigid internal plastic band. Leather sweat band. Rigid black visor made of natural fibre. Black vinyl strap above visor is secured by black buttons.Insignia features a five-pointed silver star above a golden bird in flight, on red background, surrounded by a wreath of golden feathers. Black mounting. Brisbane Cap Co. Pty. Ltd. Hat belonged to M. Crawford, uniform, pilot, m. crawford, ansett airlines -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1968
A wooden racquet, featuring a decal of the Slazenger black panther emblem, on both sides of throat. Inscription, from head to stem, on both sides: KEN ROSEWALL/FIBRE/ARMOURED/TOURNAMENT/SLAZENGER. Inscription along right side of stem: A SLAZENGER RACKET HAS WON/TEN OF THE LAST FIFTEEN/U.S. MENS SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS. Materials: Wood, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Plastictennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1969
3 part object. Three identical Chemold 'Rod Laver Elite' model tennis racquets, each with whipping around shoulders, handle wrapped in perforated leather and plastic butt cap embossed with manufacturer's 'C' logo. Model and manufacturer's name on throat. Endorser signature decal along shaft. On crown is printed: 'BAMBOO LAMINATED'. Materials: Wood, Plastic, Ink, Vinyl, Fibre, String, Leather, Adhesive tapetennis -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Galvanometer W.G. Pye & Co
Galvanometer consisting of a wooden stand with a fold down wooden front cover. One coil attached to front panel and fixed coil on the rear stand. Quartz fibre and reflecting mirror missing. Three brass leveling screws on the base. Handcrafted, machined/industrial technique, assembled, cast. Manual or machine application- sanded, buffed, polished, stained/coated/ laquered. Surface finish: polished, laquered, stained, coated corrosion/patina. [Stamped] top centre of upright front face: W.G. PYE & CO./ ENG./ CAMBRIDGE. Inscribed on base plate in front: No. 11972. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, A Demonstration at Burnley, c. 1925
Note by T.H. Kneen 11 December 1991, "Staff member (with hat) is Alex Jessep, Principal (1926-41). Photo probably mid 1920's. Note fibre cement structure at left-extension of Principal's Residence for Mr. McLennan's large family. Note also Cordyline outside main bedroom window of residence." This photograph was used for a postcard in Centenary Year, 1991.3 copies different sizes of black and white photograph. A group of students and Staff member near the Principal's Residence. Inscribed, "Title: A demonstration at Burnley Neg:177."students, principal's residence, demonstration, a.w jessep, principal, cordyline, postcard, centenary year, 1991, principal's house -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1980
A Spalding, Martina Navratilova Signature tennis racquet, with coated string whipping around shoulders; leather handle grip with continuous patterned perforations; and, a plastic butt cap. Model name features across base of racquet head. Manufacturer's name features across crown, along shaft, across handle grip, and across butt cap. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, String, Fibre, Adhesive tapetennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1970
A Spalding 'Galaxie' tennis racquet, with whipping around shoulders; leather handle grip; and, leather butt cap. Model name features on throat. Manufacturer's name features along base of head. Manufacturer's wreathed 'S' logo appears on lower shaft and and butt cap. Remains of original clear plastic packaging wrap still on handle. Materials: Wood, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Fibretennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1950
A Spalding, "Pancho Gonzales" Signature Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders and shaft, leather handle grip with circular perforations, and a plastic butt cap. Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Illustrated head and neck decal image of Gonzales features on throat. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Plastic, String, Adhesive tape, Leather, Fibretennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1950
A Spalding, "Pancho Gonzales" Signature Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders and shaft, leather handle grip with patterned perforations, and a plastic butt cap. Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Illustrated head and neck decal image of Gonzales features on throat. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Plastic, String, Adhesive tape, Leather, Fibretennis -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Card Clothing
Card clothing sample manufactured by Samuel Law and Sons, Cleckheaton and probably sent to the Collins Bros Mill at the same time as W621. Card clothing is defined as 'the leather or other stiff material which holds the wire staples, the points of which project outwardly and form the carding teeth which operated on the fibres.' This fits into a carding machine ("The Textile Industries" vol. 8 - William S. Murphy, 1911).Card clothing sample, comprising rows of bent wires mounted on a thick rectangular leather base. Wrapped in tissue printed with an engraving of the factory where it was made and housed in an olive green lidded cardboard box, the interior of which is printed with an image of the manufacturer's factory.SAMUEL LAW & SONS, / Manufacturers all kinds Card Clothing. / Moorland Mills. / CLECKHEATON, England. SAMPLE OF CARD CLOTHING / FROM / SAMUEL LAW & SONS, / (branch of the English Card Clothing Company, Limited). / CLECKEATON. / MOORLAND MILLSsamuel law and sons collins bros mill pty ltd, carding, card clothing