Believed taken by Ian McCann Stawell's first Tourism OfficerPositive Colour Slides

Believed taken by Ian McCann Stawell's first Tourism OfficerPositive Colour Slides

Believed taken by Ian McCann Stawell's first Tourism OfficerPositive Colour Slides

Believed taken by Ian McCann Stawell's first Tourism OfficerPositive Colour Slides

Believed taken by Ian McCann Stawell's first Tourism OfficerPositive Colour Slides

Believed taken by Ian McCann Stawell's first Tourism OfficerPositive Colour Slides

Basket weaving and brush making was a source of income for those who worked in the workshops at RVIB and other institutions in New South Wales and Queensland. A diverse range products could be produced with cane, such as cane chairs, cots, washing baskets and trolleys, and the Institution sought to highlight these in the annual report. Over time the demand for, and supply of, cane changed - particularly during World War 2 when Asian sources were under attack or destroyed. At home, other materials such as plastics as well as the ability to import cheaper pre-produced products further reduced the demand for workshop pieces. This laundry basket was reinforced with a solid heavy base that gave it both strength and the ability to remain upright as clothing items were placed inside. This cane laundry basket made in the basket shop of RVIB for use in the organisation possibly between 1930-1940, not for sale. Held with staff in the Enterprises section since the move to 201 High Street in the early 1990s.1 cane basket with lidroyal victorian institute for the blind, employment

Items issued to Frederick.E.ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P.Pair of large Army khaki woollen socks. In white, “Large 12 - 13”uniforms - army, costume accessories, footwear accessories

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on back of large photograph: "Mrs Pett".

Large khaki light weight carry pack with buckle attachment flap closure straps. There are sewn-on attachment points to allow for webbing to be fitted.passchendaele barracks trust, back pack, equipment, large

4 x wooden berry packing crates. 3 x large and 1 x small.1 large:- 'Peaches Grown & Packed by D.C. & G.A. Morrison, Doncastser' 1 large:- 'H. Sebire & Sons, Wandin, Vic' 1 large:- 'Gaudion' 1 small:- 'H. Sebire & Sons, Wandin, Vic'

Detachable badge that could be worn on uniform or cap.Large gold coloured metal badge, possibly for a hat or to attach a sash. Has an "L" in the centre and leaves on the bottom. The "L" is removable.A large "L" which is removable in the centre.australian military forces, badge

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written below large copy: "Ringwood Town Hall- 1927".

2 photographs (1 large black and white, 1 small sepia)Typed below large photograph: "Water mains being laid in Whitehorse Road". Image shows large trench surrounded by temporary fencing. Boy looking down at trench.

A forged steel headed paling knife or froe with a wooden handle used for splitting wood along the grain. It is sometimes called a cleaving tool. There is a large indented cross on the side of the head of the blade where the handle joins it.A large cross is indented on the head.cleaving tools, woodworking tools, froes, rending axes, cleaving irons

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Typed below large photograph: "Dr. W.E. Hewitt, Medical Officer."

2 photographs (1 large black and white, 1 small sepia)Typed under large copy: "Roadworks excavator, 1930's style".

2 photographs (1 large black and white- 1 smaller sepia)Typed below large photograph, "Ringwood Railway Station early in the century".

Used as a weight to measure goods in a store prior to the introduction of packaging.Imperial weight used to weigh goods prior to packaging.Cast iron solid bell shaped weight with a handle at the narrow end at the top. There is a large one and smaller one.Large one has 7 lb inscribed on the handle.weights. shop. store. scales.

Wandin Thomas Sebire JP (1867-1960) learnt boot-making as a young man. In a small workshop on his property in Sebire Avenue, Wandin he made boots for family, friends & neighbours. He also repaired boots & made other small leather articles. Bootmaking is a complex process requiring a variety of tools. The leather is cut to shape, glazed & burnished (polished) with heated irons. The pieces are stretched onto, & nailed to, a wooden last to form the boot. Once attached to the insole, the boot is finished on a metal last. Uppers are stitched with waxed thread through holes made with an awl. Heels comprise pieces nailed together & neatened with a heel shave. Metal plates, short nails or hob nails driven into the sole & heel, often in a pattern, improved durability.Cast iron hammer with a wooden handle. Larger Cutter/knife, cast iron with a wooden handle. Smaller Cutter/knife, cast-iron with a wooden handleHammer: "London" Larger knife: "Pettys Sheffield".bootmaking tools, hammers, cutting tools

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on back of large copy: "Ringwood Shire Hall prior to rebuilding- 1927.

Black and white photograph of trophies on table. (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Typed below large photograph, "Trophies - Swimming Club about 1957".

This sputum flask was used to help prevent the spread of disease especially by tuberculosis patients, through people spitting in public. They became know as a Blue Henry. They are made of Cobalt Glass, hence blue.These flasks were in wide use opera a period of about 50 years, and manufactured by many different manufacturersBlue Glass labelled Mignon. Large metal cap one end with spout inside glass beneath cap. Small metal cap at other end. Oval in shape."Mignon" both on large metal cap and on glasscobalt blue sputum flasks

2 photographs (1 large black and white, 1 smaller sepia)Written under large copy and on back of sepia copy: "Ringwood Town Hall- 1948."

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small, in oval mounting)Typed below large photograph: "Pioneer Mrs. Pett of Heathmont in later life".

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small).Typed below large photograph, "Building old Ringwood swimming pool, 1934, Ringwood St."

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written under large photograph- "Building old Ringwood swimming pool 1934, Ringwood Street.

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on back of large photograph: "Cr. Earl Stewart". Photographer listed as "Alfred Seale, Upwey".

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small) of roadworks. Typed below large photograph: "Roadworks on Maroondah Highway circa 1930 Warrandyte Rd. subway behind".