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Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Invitation to Mr Garner from the Mayor and Mayoress of City of Ballarat, 1958
... The Mayor and Mayoress, Cr G L Scott, M L A and Mrs Scott... The Mayor and Mayoress, Cr G L Scott, M L A and Mrs Scott request ...The Mayor and Mayoress, Cr G L Scott, M L A and Mrs Scott request the presence of Mr L Garner at the reception being held on the occasion of the retirement of two educational leaders of Ballarat - Miss Winifred Mozley of the Ballarat Girls' Secondary School and Mr R W Richards of the School of MInes and Industries. Function to be held in the Reception Room at the Town Hall.1 cream coloured page, typedLetterhead of City of Ballarat in blue inkballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, mayor, mayoress, cr g l scott, mrs scott, retirement reception, miss winifred mozley, ballarat girls' secondary school, mr r w richards, school of mines and industries, reception room, town hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: 1996 BENDIGO SWIMMING CLUB, 1996 CENTRAL DISTRICT RECORD, 1996
... freestyle relay Time: 2:00:77 L to R: A Lazzarotto, L. Griffin, M... Time: 2:00:77 L to R: A Lazzarotto, L. Griffin, M. O'Brien ...1996 Central District Record Boys under 15 - 4 x 50m freestyle relay Time: 2:00:77 L to R: A Lazzarotto, L. Griffin, M. O'Brien, A. Iles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALVERN STAR INVOICE
... Malvern Star Invoice dated 23.3.1959 to Mr M L king Bendigo... Malvern Star Invoice dated 23.3.1959 to Mr M L king Bendigo ...Malvern Star Invoice dated 23.3.1959 to Mr M L king Bendigo for a boy's 26 inch Cyclebendigo, industry, traders, bruce small pty ltd div of malvern star -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Bevel gauge, Mid-to-late 20th century
... Bevel marked "L DILKS" "G. M."... Melbourne Bevel marked "L DILKS" "G. M." This double bevel gauge has ...The double bevel gauge is used as a drawing tool, to measure, set angles and transfer angles. The shipwright’s tools on display in the Great Circle Gallery are connected to the maritime history of Victoria through their past owner, user and donor, Laurie Dilks. Laurie began his career as a shipwright in the mid-1900s, following in the wake of the skilled carpenters who have over many centuries used their craft to build and maintain marine vessels and their fittings. You can see Laurie’s inscription on the tool called a ‘bevel’. Laurie worked for Ports and Harbours, Melbourne, for over 50 years, beginning in the early 1960s. He and a fellow shipwright inscribed their names on a wheelhouse they built in 1965; the inscription was discovered many decades later during a repair of the plumbing. Many decades later Laurie worked on the Yarra moving barges up and down the river and was fondly given the title ‘Riverboat Man’ His interest in maritime history led him to volunteer with the Maritime Trust of Australia’s project to restore and preserve the historic WWII 1942 Corvette, the minesweeper HMAS Castlemaine, which is a sister ship to the HMAS Warrnambool J202. Laurie Dilks donated two handmade displays of some of his tools in the late 1970s to early-1980s. The varnished timber boards displayed the tools below together with brass plaques. During the upgrade of the Great Circle Gallery Laurie’s tools were transferred to the new display you see there today. He also donated tools to Queenscliffe Maritime Museum and Clunes Museum.The shipwright’s tools on display in the Great Circle Gallery are connected to the maritime history of Victoria through their past owner, user and donor, Laurie Dilks. Laurie began his career as a shipwright at Ports and Harbours in Melbourne in the mid-1900s, following in the wake of the skilled carpenters who have over many centuries used their craft to build and maintain marine vessels and their fittings.This double bevel gauge has three lengths of flat brass that swivel at the joints. The long piece has curved ends and indented arcs, one on each side, along the length. The short pieces have diagonal ends. The centre length has a hole through the middle. The short pieces have a screw with its head above the flat brass. The tool has an inscription. It once belonged to shipwright Laurie Dinks.Bevel marked "L DILKS" "G. M."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwright, carpenter, shipbuilding, ship repairs, hand tool, equipment, ship maintenance, cooper, tool, marine technology, bevel, drawing tool, measuring tool, laurie dilks, l dilks, port and harbours melbourne -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, R F Kennedy & Co x2, Early 20th century
... ‘2/3 viii’ ‘R.F.Kennedy & Co. Chemists Warrnambool’ ‘L 389... of warrnambool ‘2/3 viii’ ‘R.F.Kennedy & Co. Chemists Warrnambool’ ‘L 389 ...These bottles were used in the Warrnambool pharmacy of R. F. Kennedy & Co. Richard Frank Kennedy (1826-1903) was born in England and came to Warrnambool in the early 1880s, establishing a pharmacy in Timor Street. This was a retail, wholesale and manufacturing business. In 1891 Kennedy erected a new building which was described as one of the most elegant and best-stocked chemist’s shops in Victoria. Kennedy was active in Warrnambool community affairs and was a foundation member of the Warrnambool Bowls Club, being its first Vice-President and an early President. His business continued on after his death, trading as ‘R.F.Kennedy and Co.’ Richard Frank Kennedy was one of the most significant businessmen in Warrnambool in the late 19th century. The products of his shop and factory were distributed all over Victoria and beyond. These bottles are good examples of the types used in the Kennedy pharmacy. They show the well-known Kennedy lighthouse symbol. Warrnambool still has two working lighthouses today. These are two clear glass chemist’s bottles. They are identical in size and shape. They have a rectangular-shaped body with rounded edges, a circular-shaped neck and a moulded top with an opening. There are no stoppers. The sides of the bottles have the Kennedy logo of a lighthouse on a rocky cliff on the coastline with ships in the distance and the name of the chemist (R.F.Kennedy). ‘2/3 viii’ ‘R.F.Kennedy & Co. Chemists Warrnambool’ ‘L 389 M’ ‘A.G.M.’ r.f.kennedy,, warrnambool chemist, chemists in warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photographic Slide, Swing bridge Greensborough, 1974
... flood; L Millington; M Smead"... on mount: "Swing bridge Greensboroiugh; 1974 flood; L Millington; M ...View of swing bridge Greensborough following 1974 Plenty River flood. Includes Diamond Valley Council clean-up crew of Lindsay Millington and M. SmeadKodachrome colour photographic slideHandwritten on mount: "Swing bridge Greensboroiugh; 1974 flood; L Millington; M Smead"plenty river flood, swing bridge greensborough, lindsay millington -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Geelong Girls Inter House Sports, 1950: Diggers Team, 1950
... ), L. Gration, M. Bromley (Vice-Captain), L. Hobbs, B. Harriott.... Gellately V. Hobbs N. Trigg H. Trigg (Captain) L. Gration M. Bromley...), L. Gration, M. Bromley (Vice-Captain), L. Hobbs, B. Harriott ...Photograph of the Diggers team who participated in the Geelong Girls Interhouse Sports, 1950. The Diggers team was possibly drawn from those who worked at the RSS Mill. Members of the team are J. Gellately, V. Hobbs, N. Trigg, H. Trigg (Captain), L. Gration, M. Bromley (Vice-Captain), L. Hobbs, B. Harriott, G. Harriott (coach). Between the 1920’s and 1950’s the YWCA, Blue Triangle and local committee of representatives organised an Inter House Athletics Day for Girls in Geelong and Melbourne. Local Geelong business, such as the surrounding woollen mills, business firms and church clubs would form teams of seven women to compete in a variety of sports such as bowls, basketball, hockey, cricket and soccer. Events such as these were organised to encourage women to participate in competitive sports and network with other women in the workforce.GEELONG GIRLS INTER HOUSE SPORTS, 1950 / DIGGERS TEAM / J. Gellately V. Hobbs N. Trigg H. Trigg (Captain) L. Gration M. Bromley (Vice-Captain) / L. Hobbs B. Harriott G. Harriott (Coach)textile mills - sporting teams, sport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
... , 1940 between Mrs L. M. Aitken (seller) and R. G. Roberts (buyer... of sale by private contract dated 16th April, 1940 between Mrs L ...conditions of sale by private contract dated 16th April, 1940 between Mrs L. M. Aitken (seller) and R. G. Roberts (buyer) for land situate at 299 high Street, Bendigo at present occupied by Mr. R.G. Roberts and having a frontage of approx. 42 feet 6 inches to High Street by a depth of approx. 135 feet 6 inches, together with 6-roomed brick, weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry. Price 850 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO POST OFFICE COLLECTION: OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BENDIGO MAIL CENTRE
... . Eric L. Robinson, M>H>R> Minister for Post... Mail Centre by The Hon. Eric L. Robinson, M>H>R> Minister ...Official opening of the Bendigo Mail Centre by The Hon. Eric L. Robinson, M>H>R> Minister for Post and Telecommunications at 2 pm on Monday, 5th December, 1977. brief historical notes , proceedings.document, invitations, mail centre -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Badge Rising Sun
... This badge was issued to Pt. Roussac M L who served... melbourne This badge was issued to Pt. Roussac M L who served ...This badge was issued to Pt. Roussac M L who served as a nurse in ,A.A.W.M.S. WWIISilver Rising Sun badge with pin clasp for use on Woman's uniform lapelAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sunroussac mena l, a.a.w.m.s., army nurse, rising sun badge, roussac mena l, a.a.w.m.s., army nurse, rising sun badge, mena roussac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - City of Port Melbourne Mayor, Councillors & Town Clerk 1947, Aug 1947
... City of Port Melbourne Mayor, H M FENNELL in August 1947.L - R... of Port Melbourne Mayor, H M FENNELL in August 1947.L - R Cr M T ...A photograph presented to Cr LS TURNER by the newly elected City of Port Melbourne Mayor, H M FENNELL in August 1947.L - R Cr M T WOODRUFF (father of Cr J W WOODRUFF), Cr L TURNER, H M FENNELL (Mayor, seated), Cr J W WOODRUFF, SS ANDERSON (Town Clerk).Sepia photograph City of Port Melbourne Mayor, Councillors & Town Clerk on the occasion of the election of M FENNELL as Mayor.On reverse side " To Cr L S TURNER from the Mayor G M FENNELL Election of Mayor 1947'. leslie stanley turner, local government - city of port melbourne, henry melville fennell, sydney sims anderson, john william (jack) woodruff, michael thomas woodruff -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN PENROSE COLLECTION: COLOUR IN ART
... Processes, Outdoor Sketching, A to L and M to Y...., Outdoor Sketching, A to L and M to Y. Document NORMAN PENROSE ...Document. Norman Penrose collection: 5 notebooks - 3 blue, 1 light red and 1 with no cover containing notes on using colour in art. Subjects include Painting ?, Reproduction Processes, Outdoor Sketching, A to L and M to Y.person, bendigo, norman william penrose, norman penrose collection, colour in art, outdoor sketching, reproduction processes, painting -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Linesman's Test Phone, Estimated 1925
... A, B, F, J, L, M, U, W, X, Y around outside. Telephone..., J, L, M, U, W, X, Y around outside. Telephone ...This linesman's handset has an earpiece, a mouthpiece, a dialling interface and a set of test leads for connecting to the telephone circuit. This handset has a rotary dial and a hook for hanging the set from a toolbelt. Made of black bakelite. Patent - for improved number dial.Large dial with numbers 1 to 9 + 0. Small dial with letters A, B, F, J, L, M, U, W, X, Y around outside. Telephone No. . . . . . . Listen for dial tone AUS PAT 5338122 BRIT PAT 289244telephone, linesman's test phone -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, 1) 1940 -45 .2) Post WW 11 .3) 1939 -45
... on section has letters "L M" denoting "LIFE MEMBER" .3) Badge, round... writing around, small clip on section has letters "L M" denoting ....1) One star denotes one son serving overseas. .2) 2/8 th Batt AIF association badge .3) Made from a one shilling piece, the centre colour patch inlaid made from tooth brush handles..1) Female relative badge WW 11 Circular Floral design, crown at top, map of Australia centre, suspended by 2 links a bar with one star attached. .2) Badge, round metal centre has white over red colour patch, gold writing around, small clip on section has letters "L M" denoting "LIFE MEMBER" .3) Badge, round metal centre has a white over red colour patch with light blue surround 2/8 th Bn A.I.F..1)" To the women of Australia" on rear "issued by C/Wlth govt A8193" .2) "2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion"passchendaele barracks trust, badges, 2/8th, female relative -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... as representative of L. M. M. McDonald - Deceased (vendor) and Mr. W... Flinders Street, Melbourne as representative of L. M. M. McDonald ...Contract of sale dated 9th December, 1963 between the public trustee of 256 Flinders Street, Melbourne as representative of L. M. M. McDonald - Deceased (vendor) and Mr. W. A. & Mrs. L. E. Santon (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: The Public Trustee, 256 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. J. F. Whelan, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Property: 49 King Street, Bendigo, land being part of Crown allotment 23 section 52C described in certificate of title volume 4187 folio 212. Price 1,100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF 1996 CENTRAL DISTRICT SWIMMERS RECORD BRONZE MEDAL COUNTRY TEAM, 1996
... 2:00.77 L-R A Lazzarotto - L. Griffin - M. O'Brien... Freestyle Relay - Time 2:00.77 L-R A Lazzarotto - L. Griffin - M ...PHOTOGRAPH OF 1996 Central District Swimmers Record Bronze Medal Country Team Boys 15-under 4 x 50 Freestyle Relay - Time 2:00.77 L-R A Lazzarotto - L. Griffin - M. O'Brien - A. Islesrecreations, sports, swimming -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Ericsson 'Commonwealth' wall telephone Model AB535
... on front - L M ERICSSON & Co STOCKHOLM inside - serial.... Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) Communications on front - L M ...The Commonwealth Ericsson Wall Telephone was adopted in 1901 by the Post Master General as the standard magneto telephone throughout Australia. It was designated by the Australian Post Office as: "Telephone No.1 - Magneto Wall, Commonwealth Type" The No1 was widely used in country areas and new installations of this type continued throughout the 1920s. Although classified as obsolete in 1951, several were still in service in country areas into the mid-1960s before the phone systems were fully automated. The phone was originally connected to a 'party' line (several connections to a common wire), and the winder was turned in various combinations of long and short turns (being the codes unique to each individual connection) to alert the other party of an incoming call. Anyone could listen in on a party line, although courtesy prevented it occurring most of the time. Central telephone exchanges rendered the party line obsolete. Vintage wall telephone The case originally housed two No6 dry-cell batteries to power the speaker (early models used a pair of Leclanche-like wet-cell batteries - the drawing from 1911 indicates that wet-cell batteries were still in use at that time). Batteries became obsolete when the phone was connected to a central exchange. A plastic speaker horn was fitted in 2025 - the original was missing on front - L M ERICSSON & Co STOCKHOLM inside - serial number: 496018 H 5 (this serial number identifies the phone as being manufactured in 1904) inside - slip of paper identifies date of manufacture as 1904 inside aftermarket writing - F.W.31forests commission victoria (fcv), communications -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HUTCHINSON'S AUSTRALIAN ALMANAC, 1893
... Published by M. L .Hutchinson, Little Collins St, Melb.... astronomical tables Published by M. L .Hutchinson, Little Collins St ...Booklet: Almanac containing astronomical ephemeris, educational register for Victoria, notable events of the year, astronomical tables. Covers missing. 34th Year of publication.Published by M. L .Hutchinson, Little Collins St, Melb.history, almanac, hutchinson, almanac, school register, astronomical tables -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Leon Marshall Wood, Mar. 1947
... On rear in pencil "March 1947, S/S, L M-W" and in ink... Railway Station tram 23 On rear in pencil "March 1947, S/S, L M-W ...Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 23 at the Geelong Railway Statin with one of the crew leaning on the bumper bar of the tram. Appears the tram has the destination of Depot. Photographer - Leon Marshall-Wood, March 1947. .1 - Copy small format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019 - two copies added. On rear in pencil "March 1947, S/S, L M-W" and in ink within a red ink stamp "Traction 5566" Also cropping marks along top edge. On rear of small copy print 4194.1 - "Geelong" in top left hand corner.tramways, trams, geelong, railway station, tram 23 -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Postcard (Item), "Postcard For Malmsbury, Girl In Bed & Fold Out Scenes C1940", Malmsbury c1940
... - Gates/Hotel/River People - "Attwell, M L C, Jessie Swainston... - Gates/Hotel/River People - "Attwell, M L C, Jessie Swainston ...Associated with - Valentines Novelty Postcard Buildings - Gates/Hotel/River People - "Attwell, M L C, Jessie Swainston Collection" -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Leon Marshall-Wood?, early 1950's
... on the rear of Reg Item 4194, which has the initials "L M-W" possibly... and the writing on the rear of Reg Item 4194, which has the initials "L M ...Yields information about the appearance of Geelong trams early 1950's with information about Ryrie St Geelong and its buildings.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 36 in Ryrie St at Moorabool St, mid 1960's with T& G Mutual Life Building and Belchers Corner building, with No. 17 in background and safety zone signs. Tram showing 'West' as destination. No. 17 had the destination of Chilwell. Shows people boarding No. 17 and the crossover under No. 36, with the driver's window open. Photographer not shown, but based on the stamp and the writing on the rear of Reg Item 4194, which has the initials "L M-W" possibly "Leon Marshall Wood", but not his stamp as shown on Reg Item 4167.On rear in ink with in a red stamp "Traction" "5512 (1). Pencil cropping marks on rear.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, west, tram 36, tram 17 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Mathematical Research At ARL 1939 - 1960 By D.G.Hurley
... Description: Author: M. L. Atkin Publisher: Aeronautical... Moorabbin melbourne Description: Author: M. L. Atkin Publisher ...Description: Author: M. L. Atkin Publisher: Aeronautical Research Laboratory Pages: 23 Binding: Permanent/ Soft Level of Importance: National. -
National Wool Museum
Folder, File of applications, correspondence etc relating to the 1968/69 Economic Research Grant Funds
... to the 1968/69 Economic Research Grant Funds" - M L Vawser, Australian... relating to the 1968/69 Economic Research Grant Funds" - M L Vawser ..."File of applications, correspondence etc relating to the 1968/69 Economic Research Grant Funds" - M L Vawser, Australian Wool Board.wool - research wool marketing, australian wool board, wool - research, wool marketing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Crown Portion 101, Parish of Nunawading, 21/05/1926 12:00:00 AM
... Letter dated 21 May 1926 from G. Morton to M. L. Davey re... to M. L. Davey re valuation of the estate of James Tainton ...Letter dated 21 May 1926 from G. Morton to M. L. Davey re valuation of the estate of James TaintonLetter dated 21 May 1926 from G. Morton to M. L. Davey re valuation of the estate of James Tainton in Springvale Road, Tunstall.Letter dated 21 May 1926 from G. Morton to M. L. Davey re valuation of the estate of James Tainton land values, tainton, james, springvale road, nunawading, morton, g, orchards -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Graviscope, W&G, Graviscope for Liberator, circa 1942
... GRAVISCOPE FOR LIBERATOR. MODEL B24J, L AND M. MANUFACTURED... weight and balance. GRAVISCOPE FOR LIBERATOR. MODEL B24J, L AND M ...Standard crew issue for pilots and flight engineers.The equipment supplied air crew with a computer to calculate individual aircraft's weight and balance.2 Circular plastic manual computing discs with black print on a white background with areas for calculating Centre of gravity, Armament, Bomb loadings,Fuel, oil,Crew, Miscel., Oxygen and Camera. Clear plastic protractor with string attached. Enclosed in a leather envelope.GRAVISCOPE FOR LIBERATOR. MODEL B24J, L AND M. MANUFACTURED BY MELB. >W&G< AUST. R.A.A.F IDENT NO G6B/2396 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Invitation to attend a Ladies' Social Evening
... . Bro. L. M. Green. Unusual invitation to a single lady... and Euchre. Invitation from The Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. L. M ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Invitation to Miss G Perry from Bendigo City Lodge No 714 to attend a Ladies' Social Evening on Friday June 27th, 1952, at 7:45. Reception at 7:45 sharp, supper at 10:00 p.m. Harmony, Dancing and Euchre. Invitation from The Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. L. M. Green. Unusual invitation to a single lady to a Lodge event with the invite expressly has Bro. and Lady crossed out. Gilt edged invite on pale green card. Unusual invitation to a single lady to a Lodge event with the invite expressly has Bro. and Lady crossed out. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Medical botany book, Medical Botany
... - Medical Botany - Herbal guide to health - W. L Simmonite... Korumburra gippsland - Medical Botany - Herbal guide to health - W. L ...8659.1 - Green leather bound book- Medical Botany - Herbal guide to health - W. L Simmonite A. M. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HUTCHINSON'S AUSTRALIAN ALMANAC, 1885
... Published by M. L. Hutchinson, 15 Collins St West, Melb.... Samuel Harris Alexander Campbell Published by M. L. Hutchinson ...Booklet: Containing astronomical ephemeris, educational register for Victoria, notable events for the year, astronomical tables. Covers missing. 26th year of publication. The name 'George Samuel Harris' handwritten in ink on pages 48, 100 and 114. Also 'Alexander Campbell' on page 64.Published by M. L. Hutchinson, 15 Collins St West, Melb.history, almanac, hutchinson, almanac, school register, george samuel harris, alexander campbell -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - GG McKell in Albury
... , Sgt R Braddy, L/Cpl M Young... / Governor General Sir William McKell / Lt I McKay, Sgt R Braddy, L ...Black and white photograph of the Governor General Sir William McKell inspecting an honour guard drawn from 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Albury c. 1950Albury / Governor General Sir William McKell / Lt I McKay, Sgt R Braddy, L/Cpl M Youngguard, vmr, mckell, govornor general, albury, military -
National Communication Museum
Equipment - Ericofon, Ericsson, 1950s
... ; Australian cases were likely made in the L M Ericsson Broadmeadows...; Australian cases were likely made in the L M Ericsson Broadmeadows ...The Ericofon was the first commercially successful telephone which incorporated both handle and dial within a single unit. Manufactured by the Swedish company Ericsson, and available for lease from the Postmaster-General’s Department, the streamlined design has been praised for anticipating the cordless phone, and later mobile phone, by several decades. The ‘cobra’ design was formulated in the 1940s and manufactured in the 1950s; Australian cases were likely made in the L M Ericsson Broadmeadows factory. Although new thermoplastic technology allowed for a bolder aesthetic than traditional black Bakelite telephones, Ericofon sales accounted for only 4% of the market and it never enjoyed popularity with Australian subscribers. The design did, however, spark a conceptual shift whereby the telephone “was seen more as a consumer product than merely an extension of telephony” (Ericsson).Clear plastic telephone casing inside which are coloured electrical wires. Telephone has a broad base that contains the dial, mouthpiece and cord with cream plastic coated wall plug attached at rear. Handle tapers in a curve to a stylised squared earpiece. Dial underneath is a rotary dial with red disconnection button in the centre. telephone, design, domestic, ericsson, industrial design