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Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Fighting fit in the factory, 1940c
Advice to factory workers in World War II on maintaining health and fitness.20 p. paperback, text and black and white photographsworld war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Sports gems celebrate, 20/04/2016
Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre celebrates its 40th anniversary.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley sports and fitness centre -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
This hall was originally at Tostaree where it was opened in 1919 as State School no. 3994, worked part time with Upper Hospital Creek, Canni Creek. Later used as a public hall for meetings, dances etc. When no longer being used it was donated to Nowa Nowa RSL as clubrooms, later became CWA Hall, finally in mid 1990's fitted out as Recreation Centre.Colour photograph of the Gym at Nowa Nowa. Officially the Nowa Nowa Health and Fitness Centre, a small timber half, corrugated iron gable roof, short ramp leading to roofed veranda across front entry. Nowa Nowa Victoriahouses -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Map, Kokoda Trail
Map of the Kokoda Trail terrain to scale with approximate travel times depending on fitness and conditions.Black frame containing map of terrain in black on white paperThe Kokoda Trailkokoda, new guinea, ww2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Ball in council's court as centre is 'bursting at the seams', 26/10/2016
Greensborough's Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre need to expand to meet increases in basketball players.News clipping, black text. diamond valley sports and fitness centre, diamond valley basketball association -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Testing station at G'Boro, 22/07/2020
Banyule Community Health set up a mobile COVID-19 testing station at Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre.News clipping, black and white text and image.covid pandemic, banyule community health, diamond valley sports and fitness centre, civic drive greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Decade of $37m debt, 30/05/2018
The [Banyule] council accumulated a $37.4 million debt in the past decade, with swimming and fitness centre WaterMarc the primary project accruing the debt.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .watermarc, banyule city council -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Scott Grove Reserve, Aug 2023
A new open space park has been established at 14 - 16 Scott Grove, Burwoodnon-fictionA new open space park has been established at 14 - 16 Scott Grove, Burwoodscott grove reserve, scott grove burwood no 14 -16, playgrounds -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, Leisure Connection, 1986, 24/05/1986
Advertisement for Leisure Connection, health and fitness centre of the Greensborough Centre. Copied from a Diamond Valley Football League football record from 1986. Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.diamond valley football league, leisure connection, greensborough plaza -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Sgt Rob Fulton 1
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of diggers of 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment going through fitness training by Army physical training instructor, Sergeant Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry, HMAS Sydney. Sgt Bob Fulton remained on board and returned home with 8 RAR.photograph, 9th battalion, 9 rar, 8 rar, sgt bob fulton, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, physical training -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: NATIONAL FITNESS YOUTH RALLY BENDIGO
A Bendigo advertiser article titled 'Children's Colourful Display given at The National Fitness Youth Rally'. The Bendigo Branch of the Victorian National Fitness Council held its second annual youth rally. The article includes two photos (1) Young women from the Bendigo Teachers' College marching before the rally at the Upper Reserve. They are marching in front of a shop called 'Wanda - Inn Milk Bar'. To the right behind them is a business titled 'R. White'. (11) The second photo is of a vaulting display given by the Mackenzie Street Methodist Senior Group at the rally. The Principal of Bendigo Teachers' College Mr. G.R. Mills was an official visitor at the proceedings. Dated 14-10-46.bendigo, sporting clubs, youth rally, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college students, mr. g.r. mills, bendigo teachers' college staff, tertiary education, education, bendigo, national fitness youth rally, victorian national fitness council, sport, sports, athletics, marching, recreation, ' wanda-inn ' milk bar, r. white, physical culture, folk dancing, youth rally, clubs, sporting clubs, photo, photograph -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Maroondah Aqueduct Trail near The Esplanade, Research, 1991
Looking northwest along the Maroondah Aqueduct Trail towards The Esplanade near Main Road, Research, 1991. Just after first bend from Main Road. To the left is present day (2022) Mickey's FitnessRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 9 strips Colour print 10 x 15 cmFuji HG 200 CA-1bridge, ingrams road, maroondah aqueduct, maroondah aqueduct trail, research (vic.), the esplanade -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Sporting goods, Medicine Ball
Medicine balls are a weighted ball used to improve fitness and strength. Their use is recorded as early as 1000BC when skins were sewn and stuffed with sand. They are still used to the present time and come in various sizes and weights. This example probably belongs to the turn of the 20th century.An item which was in common use by people interested in fitness. Items of similar design and construction have been used by many different cultures and peoples.Brown leather with eight segments, laced on side. It has two small leather circles either end, each with two holes. medicine ball, physical culture, warrnambool -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat celebrates spring", "The wheels are in motion as Springfest fun chugs along", 28/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 28/11/2016, titled "Ballarat celebrates spring" and "The wheels are in motion as Springfest fun chugs along" featuring a report on the Lake Wendouree Springfest event arranged by Rotary, including photos of the Tram Pull and Neville Britton and Len Millar selling tram tickets with tram 661 in the background. Tram pull arranged by CB fitness. Photos by Luka Kauzlaric and report by Amber Wilson.btm, springfest, tram pull, wendouree parade. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Road looking South, 2000
Produced as one of a series of 24 prints commissioned by Nunawading & District Historical Society -|Theme: Intersections of Mitcham and Nunawading 2000/2001.|See also Series by P. Simmenauer on the same theme.Black and white photograph - print and negative of Whitehorse Road looking West wards towards corner of Mitcham Road - along service road in Whitehorse Road. From left - right - buildings: Fernwood Female Fitness Centre above offices of Phillip Baressi, Federal Member of Parliament; Hertz Car Rental Yard; Telstra Mobile Shop; Mr. Muffler; Pedders Suspension; Mitcham Hotel. Parallel and angle parking in service road.baressi, phillip, fernwood female fitness centre mitcham, hertz - car rental, telstra, mr muffler, pedders suspension, mitcham hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EMILY NANKIVELL COLLECTION: BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS, 1915
Documents. (a) Copy of Certificate of Marriage - Emily's parents: Edgar Nankivell and Emmaline Adelaide Osterfield, Married at Eaglehawk Methodist Church 1916. (b) Copy of Certificate of Marriage-Leslie Nicholas Grylls Thomas and Emily Isabel Nankivell 1949. (c); Copy of & 1 envelope from the Registrar of Births and Deaths, Stamp and postmark - Eaglehawk. Mr. E Nankivell Campbells Forest. (d): Certificate of successful vaccination. Certificate of Fitness notice to parents. Certificate of Unsusceptibilty Health Act 1915.document, names of bendigo pioneers, emily isabel thomas (nee) nankivell -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Pamphlet - The Bulletin, Fraser & Morphet Pty Ltd
This pamphlet is the official paper of the Methodist Girls' Fellowship and the Methodist Girls' Comradeship for November 1943 which was missionary month. It contains a missionary quiz and the "working for God's Kingdom": Christian Social Order Committee, Overseas Committee, City Missions, Inland, Cheltenham Homes, Babies' Homes, National Fitness and Easter Camps. The back contains "Doings - Near and Far". Amounts raised or donated are handwritten in the margin. Cream bi-fold paper with green text and images of the Methodist Girls' Fellowship and the Methodist Girls' Comradeship on the front. methodist girls' comardeship, methdodist girls' fellowship, missionary month -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Johnny Gray: former wrestler turned Christian, 1984?
Johnny Gray was born in England and came to Australia in 1959, and grew up in Broadmeadows, Pascoe Vale, and educated at Broadmeadows Tech. In 1970 he began professional wrestling, competing in countries around the world. Retiring from wrestling he became a health and fitness consultant. His Christian pilgrimage began with the Leighton Ford crusade and at the time of the interview he was an elder at Moonee Vale UC.One photo is of Gray wearing his wrestling costume and the other is of his head looking sideways.C&N identification on both.gray, johnny, professional wrestler, moonee vale uc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GROUP PHOTOGRAPH KAPOOKA 1967, Aust Army, c1967
Item in the collection re Tony Cornelius, refer Cat No 1874.2 for his service details.Group photograph of 6 Pl & Staff A Coy 1 RTB KAPOOKA November 1967. They are in four rows, seated and standing. The man in the centre of the front row is holding a cane under his left arm. On his left is a Corporal. Between them is a little statue of a man, opening his outer shirt revealing Infantry crossed swords T-shirt. The statue has a title at it's base which appears to read "Rec Fitness". The photo is mounted in a folding cardboard cover and one the cover are the names and positions of the men.photo, platoon a.coy, vietnam war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BOXING
Black and white photograph, boxing, 22/3/91, Strath village, photograph of Tony Torcasio and Sam Greco posing to look like they're about to fight for an Advertiser photograph. Bendigo Advertiser description: 22/3/91 LISA WHERE: Strath Village WHY: Visit to Strath Village WHO & WHAT: R. Tony Torcasio Victoria Sales Musashi Kick Boxer Sam Greco Karate. Fitness & Nutrition Consultant Content H 416844 Silent Bronwyn March. W. 412665, Natural foods and vitamins.Lisarecreations, sports, boxing -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Medical Officers Report, 1927
A chart for taking measurements of the Legacy boys. This was a copy of the form that was kept as an example. The data was of measurements of junior legatee W. Gallagher. The form was signed J. Teirney, which was Jim Teirney who was the first paid employee of Melbourne Legacy, he was the fitness instructor for many years. The date was 1927 so very early in the history of Legacy working with children of deceased servicemen. Shows Legacy was active in record keeping with proper medical supervision for physical activities of the children, in 1927.The method of record keeping was all done by hand, time consuming and the storage of records took up a lot of space.Diagram of a measurement chart with sketch of a male body. Printed in black and white.Medical Officers Report. Junior Legacy Club. Name: Gallagher. W., age 10, Group Junior, section Lone Pine. Measurements of the neck, chest, thigh, calf, arm, height and weight. Signed by J.E. Tierneyjunior legatee, exercise classes -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Edmondson's Hut, The letter is dated 8th October 1974
Edmondson's Hut is a cattleman's hut on the Bogong High Plains. Jim Edmondson obtained Run 33 (near Mt Nelse) in the early 1930s. He pre cut the timber at his property in Tawonga and along with iron for the walls, chimney and roof took it up to the Bogong High Plains on pack horse. The hut's wall and ceiling were lined and the hut had a 'fairly good floor and bunks'. In 1971 the hut was donated to the Education Department and was approved for transfer by the Lands Department in 1974. Bogong Outdoor School camp has been using the hut for students to camp in as well as National Fitness parties when walking in the area. The upper Kiewa Valley was settled from the mid 1860s and from its earliest days cattle were taken on to the Bogong High Plains to graze during summer. Jim Edmondson took his cattle from the Kiewa Valley to Mt Fainter and later to Run 33, near Mt Nelse. His hut is significant in the history of Cattlemen's huts on the Bogong High Plains.Four A4 typed sheets on white paper - 1. Acknowledgement of transfer of Edmondson's Hut. 2. History of Visitors (to the hut) Prior to 1971. 3. Two poems. 4. One poem 1. Emblem of Education Dept. Centre top of page. Addressed to James Edmondson, Tawonga, Victoria. 2. Page headed History and Visitors prior 1971. 3. My Old black Poley Cow (and) Roper's Track. 4. So Long, Mates!education department. edmondson's hut. bogong high plains. cattlemen. poetry. cattleman hut. bush walking. -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, The Legacy Story
16 mm Black and white film with sound produced by Southern Cross Films, Perth. It begins with archival film from WWII, explains the meaning and symbolism of the Legacy badge,and shows young girls taking the Legacy oath. There were 1900 orphans in W. Australia and the film explains the origins of Legacy. Perth Legacy's Board of Management is shown and care of children - health and fitness - is explained. Also shown are the January seaside camp activities, annual Christmas picnic with 1000 guests, and a Legatee visiting one of his families with helpful advice. Craig House, Perth Legacy's co-ed residence is featured, followed by the annual presentation of debutantes. 10 mins 41 sec.A visual record of life in the 1950s and the huge number of children to have lost their father in WWII. The commitment of Legacy to giving them a better childhood and the amount of work done by Legatees is impressive.Blue metal canister and film on a spool labelled as The Legacy Story. The 16mm film runs for 10 mins 41 secs.Canister lid exterior, Label, HERSCHELLES FILM LABORATORIES, East Melbourne, Australia SUBJECT, “THE LEGACY STORY’, copy, length 404’ reel no. Canister base exterior, Label from Legacy Club Melbourne. 45 Market St, Melbourne, C.1. Typed label say '16mm Sound film of Perth Legacy's Activities. Purchased by Melbourne Legacy with Perth Legacy's permission and with authority of L/tee Morrie Tonkin and Board of Management of Melbourne Legacy. June 1965. I.E.L.'legacy promotion, activities, junior legatee, marketing -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Course Guide, University of Ballarat Program Guide 2012/13, 2012
Couloured cover, predominantly in ochre, with a young man's face featuring. Contents include: Applications. Deferring. VTAC, fees, financial assistance, scholarships, TAFE, Campuses, Exchange Universities, Stawell Campus, Camp Street Campus, Arts Academy, SMB Campus, Mt Helen Campus, Ararat Campus, Horsham Campus, UB Tec, Student Experience office, Student Living Skills, Aboriginal Education Centre, Student Learning Skills, Conselling, UB PASS, UB Ready, SMB Fitness Centre, Disability, Helat Services, Alumni, Gold Key Chapter, Student Res, idences, apprenticeships, traineeships, unisports, ceramics, acting, teaching, nursing, human movement, Nick Driden, engineering, geology, mining, equineapplications. deferring. vtac, fees, financial assistance, scholarships, tafe, campuses, exchange universities, stawell campus, camp street campus, arts academy, smb campus, mt helen campus, ararat campus, horsham campus, ub tec, student experience office, student living skills, aboriginal education centre, student learning skills, conselling, ub pass, ub ready, smb fitness centre, disability, helat services, alumni, gold key chapter, student res, idences, apprenticeships, traineeships, unisports, ceramics, acting, teaching, nursing, human movement, nick driden, engineering, geology, mining, equine, courses, handbook -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BOOKLET - A GUIDE TO YOUTH
Small booklet (32 pages) titled "A Guide to Youth" A reliable sex education book for boys 12-14 years. Foreword by Professor Harvey Sutton O.B.E. The booklet was published by Father and Son welfare movement of Australia in January, 1959. Contents - Part 1 - The wonder of the human body: the marvel of modern machines, the greatest of all machines, factories within. Part 2 - Up to young manhood: taking on a new look, shooting up, fitness is fine, thinking of habits, leaving childish things behind. Part 3 - The miracle of birth: we grow from an egg cell; fertilisation takes place, commencing to grow, from an egg cell to a baby, being born. Part 4 - Building our lives: adventure unlimited, building to a plan, God has a plan, too.books, school, sex education -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Junior Legacy, 1959
A film of the 1959 rehearsal for Junior Legatee Demonstration at Melbourne Olympic Swimming Stadium. The commentary notes how the fitness programmes avoided bad posture which would 'lead to a loss of confidence in a sensitive child' and helped them to avoid 'falling into bad company and delinquency.' It also noted the 'wise counsel' given to their mothers by Legatees and details the assistance available from Legacy to 9,000 fatherless families in Victoria alone. There are synchronised exercises, judo demonstrations, mass marching, girls creative dancing and a final tableau in readiness for two night's public performances. It is in black and white and last 14 mins, 16mm B/W, Sound. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.A visual record of the numbers of children cared for by Melbourne Legacy and the activities organised for them.Large circular case with semi fitted reel inside. Film is approx. 550 feet, 16mm. Note loose inside case. Two stickers on the lid. Tape scattered around the edge of the lid.Front stickers: CINE SERVICE PTY. LTD. / 368 Post Office Place Melbourne / TITLE DEMO (1959) COPY / No 1 / LENGTH 1000' REEL 1ofl. / It is stressed that the film should be used in a Class project using a 1,000 Watt lamp with a trained Operator handling the machine. Handwritten note: Demo Rehearsal. Film Damaged Other side printed: MELBOURNE LEGACY "Lest We Forget"annual demonstration, junior legatee -
Carlton Football Club
Colour photograph, Under 16 Bert Deacon Squad 17 July1991, 1991
Under 16 Bert Deacon Squad. From Roger Skien Collection. Final Scores Carlton 11-12-78 defeated Richmond 10-6-66. 17 July 1991. Back Row: Damian Lievesley, Travis Keogh, Enzo Tomasiello, Renei Pilapil, Brad Lloyd, Brendan McCarthy, Michael Mobilia, Simon Ockwell. Centre Row: Gerard Murphy (Fitness Adviser and Runner), Nathan Bodey, Shane Thompson, Travis Martin, Dale Richter, Andrei Petersen, Mathew Wallis, Andrew Bishop, Roger Skien (Team Manager) Front Row: Justin Carusi, Malcolm Mackwell, Glen Wallace, Daniel Hargraves (Captain), Trevor Keogh (Coach), Daniel Richards, Jamie Hawking, Shane Crosbie, Toby Evans, Adam Gatherum. Absent: Steve Samie, Ian MorelliColour photograph mounted on cardboard -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Media Clippings, University of Ballarat: Community Service Activities, 1994
Booklet of article that appeared in the newspaper outlining events, programmes, etc. that are of community involvement. Computer and IT programmes; Uni helps kids learn about safe, active, healthy life; Uni eager to foster partnership with local community; Professor David James (Vice Chancellor) to be chair of regional consultation group reforming State's planning system; Ballarat's Martin Hughes of BU Geology Department and Queensland's Neil Phillips to present paper at Geological Society of America in Seattle; Uni to build aquatic centre to attract top swimmers; Open Days planned by Ballarat Universities; Sue Hadden, Ballarat Uni, received $75,000 grant to carry out research on Victoria's disappearing native grasses; Ballarat Uni to host major student sculpture show; Moves to develop high-tech park plan; New Research Plans assisted by Professor Tom O'Donnell; Indian experts look for answers to get more from their depleted desert forests; Uni conducts nursing survey re courses to be offered; Rabbit numbers rise - survey from farmers; Ted Lovett, VFL footballer (Fitzroy) talk on racism in sport at Ballarat Uni.; Australian beer awards at Ballarat Uni.; Study on Unhealthy Fitness - Heart Foundation suggests regular exercise at level suited to individual needs; Survey tracks path of yellow spotting; Tertiary push for hospital - Ararat; University considered for athletics facility; Top-level study on fitness for the elderly to be monitored by Human Movement and Sports Science students, University of Ballarat; Institute of Chartered Accountants will hold its annual accounting information day at the University of Ballarat's Foundation Hall. Students from other universities to attend; Prince Edward's visit - challenge of "Great Rubber Tube Raft Regatta" at Lake Wendouree; Uni, company in joint training initiative - installation on Novell's networking software in the degree course; Uni begins study into tree threat; Eureka leadership conference in Ballarat; Leadership conference an outstanding success.Buff coloured cover, black print. Pages glued and bound - black tape. Newspaper articles - photographs and print - on separate sheets in reverse order of appearance in paper; December to February.Symbol of University of Ballarat - cover.computer and it, newspaper items, health, local community involvement, david james, vice chancellor, state's planning system, martin hughes, geology department, neil phillips, queensland university, geological society of america, seattle, aquatic centre, sue hadden, research grant, $75000, native grasses, sculpture exhibitiontom o'donnell, indian experts, nursing survey, rabbit survey, ted lovett, footballer, racism in sport, australian beer awards, unhealthy fitness, heart foundation, athletics facility, fitness for the elderly, human movement and sports science, intitute of chartered accountants, networking system in degree course, eureka leadership conference -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Drill Auger, Circa early 1900s
This item wasused before diesel, electric and battery drilling apparatus were used by farmers, and other trades requiring a portable yet reliable method of drilling holes. As this item is a 3/4 inch hole drill it would be suitable for fencing and providing holes for structural studs. As with all outdoor farm equipment, man power was required (be it the farmer or farm hands). Fitness of the operator was at a high standard but protective gloves were not highly thought of as it was before occupational, health and safety regulations became mandatory over all manual handling activities, be they on rural properties or town/city factories. This period was one where the male ego was at its pinnacle i.e. the harder the tasks the more of a man was required. Hard manual work was not only the "way to go" but also a necessity. Evolution of cheap portable electric/battery powered tools opened up a more efficient method available, especially to those with less muscle strength. This item personifies the rugged environment of the rural workplace. The Kiewa Valley with its main emphasis on farming and grazing provided ample opportunity to use this construction implement. The manufacturer being a Scottish tool company is very significant in the era when this hole maker was in high demand. British steel products were of high grade and had a good record of reliability. The reliability of any tool was a solid factor for farmers and tradesmen in this semi-isolated region (Circa early 1900s) within the Kiewa Valley and its regional area. This factor,although not as crucial, post 1960s, when Asian manufacturers entered the market place and produced cheaper tools and transportation and supplies was more frequent and reliable, the need for the more expensive British made tools diminished considerably. After the influx of tradesmen from war torn Europe (post 1945) and the increased availability of tradesmen in the Kiewa Valley and its region the price of tools was and still is not as crucial and the cost of all required tools has become a minimal part of the equation. It is only with the emerging younger trades person, farmer and grazier, who have more, "one eye on production costs" and no "old ties to the motherland" inert mind set that quality tools such as this auger and other hand tools "must be made to last a life time" is no longer part of the modern work environment.This cast iron, hand operated Auger has a short barrel shaped cylinder at one end (known as the "Eye") and at the other end a Helical screw blade (screws the cutting edge into wooden material, thereby creating a hole 3/4 inch diameter in the wood) . The barrel section at the top permits a metal or wooden leverage plank to be inserted. The main rod has a 180mm long cutting/screw blade running from the bottom up towards the "eye" end. From the end of the screw blade to the handle is 380mm and cylindrical, but this changes at 550mm from the "eye" end to a 14mm x 10mm rectangular shape shaft.This shaft end is welded to the "Eye".On the shaft below the "eye" is stamped " MATHESON GLASGOW" on the front side and a spade (cards) symbol on the back.auger, hand drill, fencing, tool, rural trades, brace & bit -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Drill Auger, Circa early 1900's
This item was before diesel, electric and battery drilling apparatus were used by farmers, and other trades requiring a portable yet reliable method of drilling holes. As this item is a 3/4 inch hole drill it would be suitable for fencing and providing holes for structural studs. As with all outdoor farm equipment, man power was required (be it the farmer or farm hands). Fitness of the operator was at a high standard but protective gloves were not highly thought of as it was before occupational, health and safety regulations became mandatory over all manual handling activities, be they on rural properties or town/city factories. This period was one where the male ego was at its pinnacle i.e. the harder the tasks the more of a man was required. Hard manual work was not only the "way to go" but also a necessity. Evolution of cheap portable electric/battery powered tools opened up a more efficient method available, especially to those with less muscle strength.This item personifies the rugged environment of the rural workplace. The Kiewa Valley with its main emphasis on farming and grazing provided ample opportunity to use this construction implement. The manufacturer being a Scottish tool company is very significant in the era when this hole maker was in high demand. British steel products were of high grade and had a good record of reliability. The reliability of any tool was a solid factor for farmers and tradesmen in this semi-isolated region (Circa early 1900s) of the Kiewa Valley and its regional area. This factor,although not as crucial, post 1960s, when Asian manufacturers entered the market place and produced cheaper tools and transportation and supplies was more frequent and reliable, the need for the more expensive British made tools diminished considerably. After the influx of tradesmen from war torn Europe (post 1945) and the increased availability of tradesmen in the Kiewa Valley and its region the price of tools is not as crucial and the cost of all required tools has become a minimal part of the equation. It is only with the emerging younger trades person, farmer and grazier, who have more, "one eye on production costs" and no "old ties to the motherland" inert mind set that quality tools such as this auger and other hand tools "must be made to last a life time" is no longer part of the modern work environment.This cast iron hand operated drill, has a short barrel-shaped cylinder, known as "the eye" welded across the main rod and is 30mm in circumference. It also has a hole drilled to allow a screw to be fastened onto the hand stock ( not available).The main rod is solid for 400mm and then has been flattened and coiled (Helical screw blade) for another 200mm. At the end of the larger screw blade there is a smaller gauged starter blade with a pointer thread 15mm long. This Auger produces a 1/8th inch hole (metric measurement not used at time of manufacture) See KVHS 0469 for 3/4 inch hole and KVHS 0471 for another 1/8th inch hole.A number 5 stamped on the flat sideauger, hand drill, fencing, tool, rural trades, brace & bit