This item was used to measure accurately the length of cloth on a bolt of material without unwinding it. It also measured lace, all types of textiles and spools of ribbon. It is surmised it would have been used in general stores or department stores in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This item was discovered in the late 1980s behind an old safe at Swintons Stores in Timor Street in Warrnambool. The item appears to have been used extensively and would have been very useful during a stocktake. It may have been used in the Swinton Stores which were first established in Timor Street in 1865 with one section of the stores selling furnishings, furniture, clothing and clothing materials. The item was manufactured by A.E. Putnam of Iowa, U.S.A. There was a patent registered in 1896 and a later 'improved' model with a patent date of 1907. This item is of considerable interest because of its rarity and survival, its connection to Warrnambool General Stores in the past and its value as a research tool in local social and economic history. The possible connection to Swintons Stores is important as this business operated from 1865 to 2024 and was one of the longest-surviving family businesses in Australia. This is a rectangular-shaped wooden pole with one slightly flattened side and numbers marked on each side in patterns resembling brick walls. At the top of the pole are two wooden pieces attached to the pole by metal clips held by screws. The two wooden pieces are attached at a slight angle to the pole. The lower wooden piece is movable along the pole and has incised numbers. The wooden pieces are rectangular in shape with a large curved piece cut out to form the shape of a pennant. The maker's name is incised into the metal on the top attached wooden piece. Putnam's Cloth Chart Copyrighted 1896 Patent Pend'ggeneral stores in warrnambool, swintons stores in warrnambool, vintage measuring instrument for cloth

This bean slicer was made about the 1920s by the British firm of Spong & Co. This firm was founded by James Osborn Spong in 1856 in London. James Spong invented over 100 labour-saving devices during his lifetime and his firm became well-known for its production of domestic labour-saving and safety devices, especially its grinding machine and its bean slicer. These domestic items were to be found in most households from the 1880s to the 1950s prior to the advent of electrical items that carried out similar labour-saving processes. This bean slicer is of interest as a reminder of the many labour -saving devices that were available to most women early in the 20th century, even those in the rural and more remote areas in AustraliaThis a heavy metal bean slicer with a circular piece with a rounded cut-out at the top for the insertion of the bean and an attached bolted handle with a wooden top. Attached to the circular top is a circular revolving piece with three cutters. Welded on to the top piece is a metal clamp with a large screw for attaching the slicer to a table or bench. The slicer is painted green and has the name of the manufacturer etched on the top piece.Spong & Co Ltd Made In England No 632 Bean Slicervintage bean slicers, spong & co london, vintage household items

Used in early 19th and 20th centuries, typical flask used during recreational and social activities to hold liquorSold by Holden and Frost C1900'sScrew top glass flask, top half leather bound with metal removable cup coveringflask, drink container, whiskey flask

A blue coloured linen cover on cardbaord. Top right corner in ink reds AAP 7494-007-3. Under this reads Australian Air Publication 749.61. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insignia are the details of the manual. Down the left hand side a three metal screws holding the manual together.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, high energy ignition unit

A blue linen covered cardboard cover with black information of the front. Top right hand corpner reads AAP 7416.024-3 former Australian Air Piblication 742.30. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insignia are the details of the manual. The manual is held together by three metal screws.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, control panel type 34, voltage regulator type 93

A green/cream coloured plastic cover with black informaion on it. Top right hand side reads 7610-66-023-8400. The booklet is held together by two metal screws which are in the inside of the cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, air

These cash carriers were used in the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd. They were manufactured by Lamson of U.S.A. William Lamson of Massachusetts, U.S.A. first patented cash carriers in 1882 and originally the cash balls were carried from counter to cashier via a wire and pulley system. These Swinton cash carriers were carried via pneumatic tubes. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street, Warrnambool, selling groceries, hardware, glassware and china. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. After William Swinton’s death his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split, with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. These cash carriers are of great interest firstly as a memento of business practices in the past and secondly because they were used in the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd. The current Swinton business in Timor Street Warrnambool is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with Timor Street businesses for 152 years, it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia. These are two cash carriers. They are brass cylinders made with a large opening at the top with an inner lining which can close over the opening. The cylinder has two wooden holders at each end attached to the brass with three metal screws at each end. The brass is somewhat rusted and the wooden ends are worn. These cash carriers were sent from the cash counter in a shop or business to the cashier via pneumatic tubes. ‘Lamson Patent’ ‘RCM/Lamson’ swinton family, warrnambool, history of warrnambool

A Fortin style mercury barometer from well-known Australian instrument maker, A.L.Franklin. The column of mercury is supported by the pressure of air on the free surface of the mercury in the cistern at the bottom. Its level can be adjusted to a datum using the screw at the bottom and then the height of the column can be accurately read off using a vernier scale at the top. Attached to a backing timber board with a thermometer. Thermometer made by Townson and Mercer. Metal vertical hanging eyelet.A.L.Franklin, established 1919, scientific instrument makers, Brookvale, NSW; A.L Franklin Sydney No. 457; Townson and Mercer Distributors Pty Ltd throughout Aust and NZ.;weather station, soil science, science, student outside activities, measurements, air pressure, atmospheric pressure, air temperature

Rectangular frame with coiled metal wires on two opposite sides. Symmetrical placement of screws with connecting wires and terminals between the two sides. Removable cylindrical pin through center of top plate. Four smaller coils of wire secured to underside of top plate. Object rests on ends of three screw feet, two forward and one rear.Engraved at center of top plate: ' H. TINSLEY & CO. LONDON S. E.' Engraved at lower centre of top plate: 'NO 16949' Engraved on top of cylinder pin: 'NO 19908' Front side of top plate engraved with: 'DEFLECTING COILS' Engrave on center base of front side: '10 / VOLTS' Left side of top plate label: 'NAT. PHIL. LAB. / NO 65 / UNIV. OF MELB.' Associated label separate to object also has inscription on recto: 'Schering & / Schmidt / Galvanometer' and upside down on verso: 'A. C / [r] [e] [...] Gold[l]ing / p.p. 245' (writing unclear)galvanometer, tinsley & co, schering & schmidt, electrical instruments, ammeters

A green plastic covered booklet with black details on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1631.There is OPS written in ink at the top of the page. There is the Australian Coat of Arms and under this read The Soldier's Handbook. The booklet is held together by two metal screws from the inside of the cover. australia - armed forces - service manuals, soldiers handbook

A green plastic covered booklet with black details on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1631. Top left hand corner there is the number 23 handwritten.There is the Australian Coat of Arms and under this read The Soldier's Handbook. The booklet is held together by two metal screw from the inside of the cover. The name Glasson is written in black texta on the inside of the coveraustralia - armed forces - service manuals, soldiers handbook

A green plastic covered booklet with black details on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1631. Top left hand corner there is the number 23 handwritten.There is the Australian Coat of Arms and under this read The Soldier's Handbook. The booklet is held together by two metal screw from the inside of the cover. The name Glasson is written in black texta on the inside of the coveraustralia - armed forces - service manuals, soldiers handbook

A green plastic covered booklet with black details on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1631. There is the Australian Coat of Arms and under this read The Soldier's Handbook. The booklet is held together by two metal screw from the inside of the cover. The name Glasson is written in black texta on the inside of the coveraustralia - armed forces - service manuals, soldiers handbook

A green plastic covered booklet with black details on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1631. There is the Australian Coat of Arms and under this read The Soldier's Handbook. The booklet is held together by two metal screw from the inside of the cover. The name Glasson is written in black texta on the inside of the coveraustralia - armed forces - service manuals, soldiers handbook

A green plastic covered booklet with black details on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1631. There is the Australian Coat of Arms and under this read The Soldier's Handbook. The booklet is held together by two metal screw from the inside of the cover. The name Glasson is written in black texta on the inside of the coveraustralia - armed forces - service manuals, soldiers handbook

A green plastic covered booklet with black details on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1631. There is the Australian Coat of Arms and under this read The Soldier's Handbook. The booklet is held together by one metal screw from the inside of the cover. The other screw is missing. The name Glasson is written in black texta on the inside of the coveraustralia - armed forces - service manuals, soldiers handbook

A cardboard cover which is covered with blue linen. Near the top reads Australian Air Publication 744.37. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insignia are the details of the manual. The manual is held together by three metal screws.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, turbo-starting time switch tyoe fhm/a/25

Tripods similar to this were used in both WW1 and WW2. Note: Item 6482 is a Heliograph that was mounted onto a tripod such as this when it was used for surveying.Tripod with wooden legs painted in jungle green. The legs are attached to the apex with tarnished brass fittings, each secured with brass screws. Metal reinforcing plates protect the pointed end of each leg. A brass plate sits at the apex with a threaded rod positioned to allow the attachment of a heliograph or signal light. A khaki webbing shoulder strap for carrying the item is secured to one of the legs. At the bottom end of the strap is a webbing loop used to secure the tripod legs when closed. Stamped on one wooden leg: '15629' Stamped on the top plate: 'D(upwards arrow)D, 0 with an upwards arrow through it, 3(upwards arrow)0' Stamped on one brass leg fitting: 'STAND LAMP OR HELIO A MKlll'military equipment - army, heliograph, signals

A blue coloured card vocer with red information on the front. Parts of the cover are faded. At the top right corner reads 7610-66-021-1656. There are two metal screws down the left hand side of the booklet.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, infantry heavy weapons, 81mm mortar

These medicinal products were used in the 1900's. Eucalyptus oil was used both externally for Lumbago, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Sprains, Cuts, Bruises and Burns and for all Throat and Cough disorders. McKean's Camphorated Oil was to be used carefully and under strict Accordance with the instructions. Adults to rub briskly on part affected, Infant use to be massaged gently. McKean's were in operation from 1890's - c1960's. The company appeared to have ceased in 2012. Friars Balsam similarly was used externally for Cuts, Wounds, etc. Could be taken internally for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc. 10 drops to one teaspoonful. The Bosisto bottle probably contained eucalyptus oil.Four glass medicinal bottles: 1. A small clear glass McKean's "Helping Hand' Eucalyptus Oil bottle, with a faded paper label with Trade Mark surrounding a hand illustration with leaves. Unadulterated is printed at the bottom of this label. Pure Eucalyptus Oil with its uses is included. On the back is a paper label with further instructions for use. The screw top bakelite lid is broken. 2. An angular shaped small brown SIGMA Camphorated Oil bottle with a stained paper label of the manufacturer details and uses. It has 'NOT TO BE TAKEN' stamped into one of the edges on the side of the bottle. Two other sides have three rows of crosses as a pattern. The metal screwtop lid is rusted. F1071 is stamped on the base. 3. A very small round brown Rolfe's Friars Balsam bottle with a broken cork stopper. It has a faded paper label with uses and the manufacturer's details. 4. A small blue tinted clear glass J. Bosisto medicine bottle with rounded corners and flattened sides on the front and back surfaces.The flat lip at he opening could have been sealed with a stopper. The sides of the bottle have a vertical joining line.1. 'McKean's 'Helping Hand' Eucalyptus Oil'. It has a faded paper label with 'Trade Mark (Registered) surrounding a hand illustration with leaves. Pure Eucalyptus Oil' 2. 'SIGMA Camphorated Oil SIGMA CO. LTD Melbourne'. 3. 'Rolfe's FRIARS BALSAM Rolfe & Co. Ltd. Melbourne'. 4. 'J. Bosisto Richmond' is stamped on front side of the front. On the base is stamped ' "English Bottles" '.medicines, medicine bottles, medicinal containers

A green plastic coloured cover with black information. Top right corner reads 7610-66-024-4121. The Australian Coat of Arms and under this is the title of the booklet. the booklet is held together with two metal screws and this is done on the inside cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, administration support

A green plastic coloured cover with black information. Top right corner reads 7610-66-024-4121. The Australian Coat of Arms and under this is the title of the booklet. the booklet is held together with two metal screws and this is done on the inside cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, administration support

A green plastic coloured cover with black information. Top right corner reads 7610-66-024-4121. The Australian Coat of Arms and under this is the title of the booklet. the booklet is held together with two metal screws and this is done on the inside cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, administration support

A green plastic coloured cover with black information. Top right corner reads 7610-66-024-4121. The Australian Coat of Arms and under this is the title of the booklet. the booklet is held together with two metal screws and this is done on the inside cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, administration support

The design of the corkscrew may have been derived from the gun worm, which was a device from at least the early 1630s, used by men to remove unspent charges from a musket's barrel in a similar fashion. The corkscrew is possibly an English invention, due to the tradition of beer and cider, and the 'Treatise on Cider' by John Worlidge in 1676 describes "binning of tightly corked cider bottles on their sides", although the earliest reference to a corkscrew is, "steel worm used for the drawing of Corks out of Bottles" from 1681. In 1795, the first corkscrew patent was granted to the Reverend Samuel Henshall, in England. The clergyman affixed a simple disc, now known as the Henshall Button, between the worm and the shank. The disc prevents the worm from going too deep into the cork, forces the cork to turn with the turning of the crosspiece, and thus breaks the adhesion between the cork and the neck of the bottle. The disc is designed and manufactured slightly concave on the underside, which compresses the top of the cork and helps keep it from breaking apart. In its traditional form, a corkscrew is simply a steel screw attached to a perpendicular handle, made of wood or some other material. The user grips the handle and screws the metal point into the cork, until the helix is firmly embedded, then a vertical pull on the corkscrew extracts the cork from the bottle. The handle of the corkscrew allows for a commanding grip to ease removal of the cork. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CorkscrewThis object is significant as an example of an item in common use since the late 17th century.Metal corkscrew with wooden handle that is partly broken. Has metal steel spike to create a starting point for the use of the corkscrew. Very rusty. None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, corkscrew, beverages, kitchen equipment, bottle opener

A blue coloured cardboard cover with red information on the cover. Top right corner reads 7610-66-026-3591. Under the Australian Coat of Arms are the details of the booklet. There are two metal screws down the left hand side. There is also lots of water damage on the cover and through the booklet.australian military forces, infantry training, infantry platoon weapons, fieldcraft and target detection

A blue coloured cardboard cover with red information on the cover. Top right corner reads 7610-66-026-3591. Under the Australian Coat of Arms are the details of the booklet. There are two metal screws down the left hand side. The booklet is covered with a plastic cover. There is a couple of loose pages at the back of the booklet that has torn edges.australian military forces, infantry training, infantry platoon weapons, fieldcraft and target detection

Ballpoint pen - plastic, screw type with back plastic base with a gold tip, central band, clip with a white top and the letters "P.T.C." in green covered with a domed clear finish. Fitted with a metal pocket clip. Contained with in a black felt rounded package or holder.trams, tramways, ptc, public transport corporation, passengers, publicity, crews

Sign - metal strip, with folded edges, 8 countersunk screw holes (some offset compared to the top ones), painted cream back with black letters "Never get on or off while the car is in motion / Call attention of Conductor or Gripman to stop the Car."trams, tramways, signs, cable trams, conductors, passengers, gripmen